Description:
Creditors' rights law firm seeks an Associate or Senior level Bankruptcy Attorney for its Pennsylvania practice. This position will provide our new hire with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the day-to-day bustle of a prestigious legal group's Bankruptcy practice area. The ideal candidate will preferably have at least 2 years of experience practicing bankruptcy law, as well as the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines, exhibit meticulous attention to detail, and produce an accurate and high-quality work product in a fast-paced volume-based environment. The candidate must be able to work independently and possess strong interpersonal and analytical skills.Our firm maintains a collegial work environment that prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development. We strive to see our employees grow! As our team-members progress and demonstrate a consistent ability to meet performance standards, promotional opportunities become available.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Reviewing bankruptcy pleadings and claims to be filed in the particular jurisdiction
- Managing routine bankruptcy matters
- Monitoring electronic bankruptcy filings (ECFs)
- Regular bankruptcy hearing attendance
- Regular communication with the client, opposing counsel, and Trustees
- Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Intermediate to advanced-level computer and general office skills; strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively communicate through both verbal and written electronic correspondence
- Demonstrate an ability to analyze corrective action opportunities and present recommendations
- Meticulous analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Law degree (JD)
- Pennsylvania bar license
- 2+ years of bankruptcy experience preferred
