Creditors' Rights Litigation Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

A highly respected national law firm is seeking a Creditors' Rights Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing secured and unsecured creditors, financial institutions, lenders, and other stakeholders in sophisticated creditors' rights, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation matters.

Requirements

3-5 years of creditors' rights, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, or restructuring experience gained at a law firm
Experience representing secured lenders, financial institutions, creditors, loan servicers, or other stakeholders in creditors' rights matters
Experience handling commercial litigation, workouts, bankruptcy proceedings, foreclosure actions, and other insolvency-related disputes
Experience with pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, and contested proceedings
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
Ability to independently manage matters while working directly with clients
Excellent academic credentials
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Nice To Haves

Experience litigating matters in state, federal, and/or bankruptcy courts preferred
Experience with Chapter 11 proceedings, receiverships, and enforcement of creditor remedies is a plus

Responsibilities

Representing secured and unsecured creditors, financial institutions, lenders, and other stakeholders in sophisticated creditors' rights, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation matters.
Handling commercial litigation, workouts, bankruptcy proceedings, foreclosure actions, and other insolvency-related disputes.
Managing pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, and contested proceedings.
Independently managing matters while working directly with clients.