Litigation Associate Attorney – Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy
Job Description
Latitude is seeking a litigation attorney with 1+ years of experience to join a mid-sized creditors' rights law firm on a permanent basis. This attorney will be responsible for handling litigation matters on behalf of banking and financial institution clients in federal and state courts, as well as supporting the firm's Subchapter V Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 trustee litigation practice. This role will involve representing lenders and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings, contested matters, and adversary proceedings, including motions for relief from automatic stay, objections to claims, lien disputes, preference actions, and other bankruptcy-related litigation. This attorney may also assist with matters involving proofs of claim, Chapter 11 plan review, cash collateral, post-petition financing, and collateral disputes.
Requirements for the Litigation Associate Attorney - Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy
- 1+ years of litigation experience, ideally having some familiarity with creditors' rights, commercial litigation, banking litigation, or bankruptcy matters
- Experience representing financial institutions, commercial lenders, creditors, or bankruptcy trustees is a plus
- Experience with bankruptcy proceedings, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and/or Subchapter V matters, is a plus
- Experience handling litigation matters in federal and state courts, including drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
- JD from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in the state of residence
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Position Details for the Litigation Associate Attorney - Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy
- Type of role: Permanent
- Schedule: Full-time
- Location: Remote, with a preference for candidates who can work a Pacific Time Zone schedule
Compensation:
Pay: The salary range for this role is $85,000 to $90,000 on an annualized basis. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.
Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including ongoing training and professional development, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.
Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.
Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.
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