Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Attorney

Pay: $190,000.00 - $270,000.00 per year

Location

This is a hybrid role based in Wilmington, Delaware, with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote each week. Local candidates in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland are preferred.

Note

Candidates must be admitted to practice in Delaware and should have 1+ years of relevant bankruptcy, restructuring, litigation, or Chapter 11 related experience. Strong legal research, writing, communication, organization, and project ownership skills are essential.

Job Description

• Handle bankruptcy and restructuring matters with a focus on Chapter 11 proceedings.
• Draft, review, and analyze pleadings, motions, briefs, and related legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop persuasive written analysis.
• Support attorneys and clients on complex business, financial, and restructuring issues.
• Manage projects, deadlines, filings, and matter-related responsibilities with attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, clients, and other parties involved in active matters.
• Take ownership of assignments while working closely with a collaborative attorney team.
• Contribute to a practice group known for sophisticated Delaware legal work.

Qualifications

• Delaware Bar admission required.
• 1+ years of relevant legal experience required.
• Experience or familiarity with Chapter 11 proceedings strongly preferred.
• Bankruptcy, restructuring, commercial litigation, debtor-side, financial, or business-related experience preferred.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills required.
• Strong academic credentials preferred.
• Must be organized, responsive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be collegial, professional, and interested in practicing law in Delaware.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance