Bankruptcy Associate / 1-3 yrs / Dallas or Houston
An AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a Bankruptcy Associate with 1-3 years of relevant experience to join their Practice Group in Dallas or Houston. Law clerk experience for a bankruptcy judge in a U.S. Bankruptcy Court is highly recommended. In addition to having strong legal-writing, oral-communication, and litigation skills, qualified candidate will have experience representing debtors, secured creditors, indenture trustees, creditor committees, trustees, unsecured creditors, bondholder and noteholder groups, liquidation trustees, plan administrators and disbursing agents, bidders and acquirers, and other stakeholders in corporate reorganization matters, corporate trust and inter-creditor issues, and bankruptcy and default matters. The ideal candidate also will have some experience (1) drafting avoidance complaints, mediation statements, various motions and pleadings, objections to plans of reorganization, sale motions, and settlement agreements; (2) preparing and filing fee applications, proofs of claim, and legal memoranda; and (3) presenting motions to the bankruptcy court and attending evidentiary hearings. This position will involve working with the entire 50+ member Practice Group, with primary focus in the Texas markets. Seeking a well-rounded, dynamic, highly motivated associate who is an effective communicator and has demonstrated an ability to thrive and prosper in complex environments. Top academics and work experience required. To be considered, a candidate must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and be in good standing and an active member of the Bar of the jurisdiction(s) in which the candidate is admitted to practice. Timely admission to the Texas Bar will be a condition of employment.
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