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Bankruptcy Attorney (Debtor Litigation) — Partner / Senior Associate

Legal · Posted 3 months ago

We need a deeply experienced debtor-side bankruptcy litigator with 8–10+ years of experience who can step into a functioning practice and gradually absorb a retiring partner's client relationships. You should be comfortable in the courtroom handling adversary proceedings and contested matters, with a track record of re...

Way of working
On site
Location
New York, NY
Pay range
$275,000 to $500,000
Level
Senior
Experience
8 to 15 years
Type
Full time
Visa sponsorship
Not offered for this role
The company
50 to 200 people

Skills that matter here

WestlawLexisNexisPACERECF (Electronic Case Filing)Microsoft Office

What you would be doing

  • Lead debtor-side bankruptcy litigation matters including adversary proceedings, contested matters, and related disputes in bankruptcy court
  • Take ownership of an established practice as a retiring senior partner transitions out — absorbing decades of client relationships and active caseload
  • Work closely with the existing bankruptcy team (two partners) and the firm's broader commercial litigation group to deliver high-level representation
  • Develop and maintain client relationships, leveraging the firm's government relations platform and cross-practice referral network
  • Manage all phases of bankruptcy litigation from case strategy through courtroom advocacy and resolution
  • Contribute to the firm's long-term succession plan as a key member of the next generation of leadership

The full description

What we're looking for:

We need a deeply experienced debtor-side bankruptcy litigator with 8–10+ years of experience who can step into a functioning practice and gradually absorb a retiring partner's client relationships. You should be comfortable in the courtroom handling adversary proceedings and contested matters, with a track record of representing debtors in complex bankruptcy disputes. Bonus points if you bring a portable book of business.

What you'll do:

- Lead debtor-side bankruptcy litigation matters including adversary proceedings, contested matters, and related disputes in bankruptcy court - Take ownership of an established practice as a retiring senior partner transitions out — absorbing decades of client relationships and active caseload - Work closely with the existing bankruptcy team (two partners) and the firm's broader commercial litigation group to deliver high-level representation - Develop and maintain client relationships, leveraging the firm's government relations platform and cross-practice referral network - Manage all phases of bankruptcy litigation from case strategy through courtroom advocacy and resolution - Contribute to the firm's long-term succession plan as a key member of the next generation of leadership

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