Description:

The Position:
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Senior Level Bankruptcy Associate, Senior Counsel, or Partner to join our Denver office. The candidate should have a minimum of five years of bankruptcy experience, including working knowledge and comfort handling chapter 11 cases. The ideal candidate will also have experience with insolvency and creditor's rights, hearings/trials in state and federal court, pre-trial litigation including motion practice on contested matters in bankruptcy proceedings or otherwise and be comfortable and familiar with appearing and arguing in bankruptcy court. An ideal candidate would be comfortable handling debtor-side issues within chapter 11 cases.

The Company:
We are Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP. We are a full-service law firm with more than 400 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world. We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm's founding in 1848, we've continuously evolved to meet our clients' changing needs and expectations. One thing remains the same: For generations, clients have relied on Michael Best for exceptional legal service and business acumen.

The Location:
We have offices in Wisconsin (Green Bay, Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); California (Los Angeles), Nebraska (Lincoln), Utah (Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); and North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); and Washington D.C. Our contemporary office spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our Clients. This position is located in our Denver office, in our modern, brand new offices located downtown.

Job Requirements:
Bring Your Best

Knowledge Base & Education:

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
Excellent academic credentials
A minimum of five years of bankruptcy litigation experience

Adaptability:

Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

Collaboration:
Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm

Communication:

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Problem Solving Skills:

Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism:

Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment
Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Why You Should Apply
At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees' overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package.

For Colorado applicants only (as required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act): The annual compensation range for this position in our Denver office starts at $225,000. Compensation is determined based on qualifications and experience. Associates are eligible to participate in Michael Best's associate bonus program, subject to the program's conditions and restrictions. This position is considered full-time and is therefore eligible to participate in employer-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, vision, as well as elective/voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm's 401k plan.