Litigation Senior Counsel - Sacramento

BUCHALTER•Sacramento, CA

5d•$260,000 - $320,000•Onsite

About The Position

Buchalter is seeking a Senior Counsel to support its Sacramento Litigation Practice Group. The role focuses on litigation and insolvency matters, including representing creditors and other parties in Chapter 11 proceedings, workouts, restructurings, receiverships, and related commercial litigation. The ideal candidate has at least seven years of recent relevant experience, is licensed to practice in California, and has strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials. The Senior Counsel will manage complex matters independently with minimal supervision, provide strategic analysis, and work collaboratively with attorneys across the firm. The position offers a stated salary range of $260,000–$320,000 per year, with potential bonuses of up to $106,000. The salary and bonus offered depend on the candidate’s experience and performance. Buchalter describes its environment as supportive, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and collegial, and states its commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree with excellent academic credentials.
Licensed to practice law and in good standing in California.
Seven or more years of litigation, bankruptcy, insolvency, and/or creditors’ rights experience.
Experience with Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, contested matters, and adversary proceedings.
Experience representing secured and/or unsecured creditors.
Familiarity with federal and bankruptcy court procedural rules and practices.
Familiarity with and ability to prepare sophisticated litigation and bankruptcy documents.
Case and matter management experience.
Clear and effective drafting skills.
Strong analytical and negotiating skills.
Ability to independently manage complex matters.
Ability to provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong organization and matter management skills.
Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Review complex fact patterns and provide analysis and strategic recommendations.
Represent secured and unsecured creditors and other parties in Chapter 11 proceedings and related insolvency matters.
Handle contested matters and adversary proceedings in bankruptcy court.
Prepare and argue motions, objections, briefs, and other litigation filings.
Review and analyze financial statements, bankruptcy schedules, disclosure statements, plans of reorganization, and related documentation.
Handle creditor-side matters involving workouts, restructurings, foreclosures, receiverships, and other insolvency proceedings.
Conduct discovery, examinations, and other pre-trial proceedings.
Negotiate settlements and resolutions in bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters.
Assist with bankruptcy-related appellate matters.
Independently and effectively manage complex matters with minimum supervision.
Work collaboratively with attorneys across the firm on bankruptcy, insolvency, creditors’ rights, and commercial litigation matters.