Bankruptcy Attorney (On or Off-Track Position Available)

Kean Miller LLP•Houston, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Kean Miller is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Attorney for its downtown Houston office. The position is open to on-track and off-track candidates, including candidates seeking a reduced-hour schedule. The attorney will advise and represent clients across a wide range of industries in distressed financial situations, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters, complex workouts, and restructurings. The role includes case preparation, legal research and writing, drafting pleadings and other filings, courtroom support, and communication with trustees, bankruptcy courts, local counsel, debtors’ attorneys, and clients. Kean Miller has more than 240 attorneys and eight offices in Louisiana and Texas, serving Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local companies. The firm emphasizes practical, cost-efficient legal services and describes its culture as people-first. Candidates should have strong academic credentials, writing and communication skills, professional judgment, and a record of achievement, as well as the ability and desire to work with clients and develop client and referral relationships.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in Texas.
At least 5 years of experience practicing in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented and a critical thinker.
Excellent business judgment and a high level of professionalism.
Excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills, and excellent references.
Ability and desire to interact with clients and develop client and referral relationships.
Track record of high achievement and ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Responsibilities

Assist clients across a wide variety of industries and find practical solutions in distressed financial situations.
Represent clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcies, including complex Chapter 11 cases involving secured creditors, official committees, unsecured creditors, and Chapter 7 trustees.
Handle complex workouts and restructurings.
Review client documents and advise clients on protecting assets.
Assist with case preparation, legal research, writing, briefing, courtroom support, and presentations.
Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, proofs of claim, and related documents.
Communicate with trustees, bankruptcy courts, local counsel, and debtors’ attorneys.
Attend creditor meetings and other court hearings.
Interact with clients and further develop client and referral relationships.
Work as part of a team in a fast-paced, challenging environment.