Associate Bankruptcy Attorney
About The Position
Licensed Attorneys are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Firm’s bankruptcy and lending client case portfolios from assignment to conclusion. Stern & Eisenberg offers a highly competitive salary structure, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a hybrid / remote position with the ability to physically work from any of the Firm’s regional offices in PA, NJ, NY or DE. The ideal candidate will have 1 – 3 years of bankruptcy experience, including drafting and reviewing pleadings and appearing in court. Seeking driven individuals who are eager both to learn and advance their careers.
Requirements
- J.D from an ABA accredited law school
- New Jersey Bar Admission required, additional admission in PA or NY (or both) a bonus; Must be admitted to Federal District Court of NJ
- 1 -3 years bankruptcy court and litigation experience preferred
- 1 -3 years Bankruptcy experience preferred.
- Previous experience with electronic case management systems, CaseAware experience a plus.
- Knowledge of laws related to practice areas, legal codes and court procedures.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate with other attorneys, staff and clients.
- Must be able to positively interact and collaborate with clients and employees at all levels.
- Must be flexible, self-directed, and motivated.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Ability to handle a large volume of cases
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook and Word
- Valid Driver’s License
Nice To Haves
- additional admission in PA or NY (or both) a bonus
- CaseAware experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Drafts legal pleadings, notices of hearings, motions, and orders.
- Researches and analyzes statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, codes, and the like.
- Updates case management system in a timely manner to ensure data integrity.
- Travels to court for court appearance and visits client sites, as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Communicates and collaborates with clients, internal staff, and others to ensure effective case management.
- Identifies legal issues / items which require additional review.
- Establishes a strong follow-up system to ensure deadlines are met for various pleadings that must be served and filed.
- Prioritizes and manages a high volume of files with great accuracy and attention to detail.
- Attends both routine and litigation hearings as well as settlement conferences, oral arguments, and other court appearances as necessary.
- Manages own caseload with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Reviews case work prepared by paralegals and corrected as necessary.
Benefits
- An origination incentive of 20% offered for any additional business brought into S&E.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
