Description:
Description:Founded in 1965, Messerli Kramer is a Top 20 Minnesota law firm with locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Plymouth, Wisconsin and Nebraska. We have a hard-earned reputation within the business community of providing sound, reasoned and comprehensive legal services. With an emphasis on building lasting relationships with our clients, our professionals take the time to listen and understand legal issues within the larger framework of the business as a whole. Known for our dedication and responsiveness, Messerli Kramer is focused on finding pragmatic solutions and producing remarkable results for our clients. Messerli Kramer serves individuals and businesses through three unique, yet complementary divisions. We represent a variety of clients across a series of practice groups: Banking and Finance, Business Litigation, Corporate and Estate Planning, Commercial Real Estate and Family Law.
Requirements:
Position Details:
We are looking for an experienced Litigation Attorney with a blended background in both bankruptcy and commercial litigation to join our Litigation department. The successful candidate must have exceptional background in bankruptcy and creditor rights and commerical/business litigation. Must have strong legal research, writing, and critical thinking ability; excellent verbal and written advocacy at motion hearings and trial; and the capacity to organize, prioritize and multi-task. Must have a minimum of five (5) years bankruptcy and commercial litigation experience, with the ability to focus on business development success, is preferred.
Requirements:
- Five years of experience dealing with complex business litigation with an emphasis in bankruptcy matters
- Experience representing financial institutions regarding bankruptcy and creditor rights disputes, recovering funds and assets.
- Experience conducting discovery, including written and deposition discovery
- Experience mediating and negotiating case settlements
- Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents
- Must have very strong legal writing and analytical skills
Core Competencies:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong critical thinking ability
- High academic achievement
- Strong verbal and written advocacy
- Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
- A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.
