Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights Associate Attorney

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A law firm in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for bankruptcy and creditors' rights cases and must be willing to take ownership of client cases/files. The role involves direct client contact, drafting legal documents, appearing in court, and providing legal advice and guidance.

Duties:

• Manage client cases and files, ensuring a seamless transition for clients through their bankruptcy or creditors' rights matters.
• Perform legal research, and draft court briefs and various legal documents.
• Strategize with team members and clients on case strategies.
• Appear on behalf of clients in federal bankruptcy court, primarily in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 matters.
• Appear in state courts for receivership proceedings and other commercial litigation related to judgment collection, liens, or voidable transfer litigation.
• Draft or supervise the drafting of memoranda, loan documents, court briefs, and other bankruptcy and receivership pleadings.
• Participate in bankruptcy preparation, reporting requirements, and case administration, including filing preparation, bankruptcy reporting, claims support, and plan support.
• Possess an understanding of financial statements, valuation techniques, bankruptcy, and receivership codes and statutes.
• Engage in state and federal receivership cases, including moving for receivers on behalf of secured lender clients or representing receiver clients in liquidating businesses or properties.
• Handle creditors' rights litigation, including actions on guarantees, lender liability claims, and voidable transfer and preference actions.
• Attend meetings and events related to the Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Group and participate in business development activities and initiatives.
• Initiate and respond to phone calls and emails.
• Supervise the work of legal assistants and potentially paralegals.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate and JD degrees from accredited academic institutions.
• Current WSBA (Washington State Bar Association) membership.
• License to practice law in the state and admission to the Bankruptcy Court.
• Admission to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District.
• Excellent legal writing and oral communication skills.
• Effective delegation and training skills.

Benefits:

• Medical and Vision insurance.
• Voluntary Dental insurance.
• Health Reimbursement Account Plan.
• Cafeteria Plan.
• Life / AD&D insurance.
• Long-term Disability insurance.
• Whole life insurance with a long-term care rider.
• Retirement Plan 401(k).
• Vacation and Sick/Safe Leave.
• Orca Pass/parking subsidy.

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