Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney – Consumer Bankruptcy (Open to Recent Grads or Experienced Attorneys) Firm: Kruger & Schwartz Location: Louisville, KY (On-site) Position Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Entry-Level / Recent Graduate (Bar exam sitters or newly licensed) OR Experienced (1–5+ years in Chapters 7/13) Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000 plus per case bonus About Our Practice Kruger & Schwartz is a dedicated boutique consumer bankruptcy law practice serving the greater Louisville metro area. We concentrate in helping individuals and families navigate financial hardship through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy reorganizations. We pride ourselves on offering compassionate, high-quality legal representation during some of our clients' most stressful moments. Whether you are a newly licensed attorney looking for a supportive environment to learn a highly rewarding practice area from the ground up, or an experienced bankruptcy practitioner looking for a lean, efficient firm with high autonomy and structural support, we have an infrastructure built for your success. Position Overview For Recent Graduates: You will work directly alongside the managing partner, learning the day-to-day mechanics of consumer debtor representation, Best Case software training, and client management. For Experienced Attorneys: You will immediately step into a thriving caseload, managing files independently and taking on a key leadership role within our local practice operations. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Client Consultations: Conduct consultations and intakes to evaluate client financial profiles, assets, income, and debt structures to identify the ideal bankruptcy chapter. Case Preparation: Draft comprehensive bankruptcy petitions, schedules and Chapter 13 plans using Best Case software. Court Appearances: Represent clients at 341 Meetings of Creditors, confirmation hearings, and adversarial proceedings (under supervision initially for grads; fully independent for lateral hires). Docket Management: Track strict statutory deadlines, coordinate electronic filings via CM/ECF under the Western District of Kentucky and Southern District of Indiana Local Rules, and manage an active consumer caseload. What We Are Looking For We are seeking an empathetic, detail-oriented, and highly organized Associate Attorney to join our team. Education/Licensure: J.D. from an accredited law school. Must be admitted to the Kentucky Bar (or awaiting recent bar exam results). Experience Tiers: Tier 1 (Entry-Level): No experience required. High technical aptitude, a deep desire to learn debtor/creditor legal frameworks, and extreme organization. Tier 2 (Lateral/Experienced): 1 to 5+ years of active experience handling Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 files, attending 341 meetings, and navigating the Western District of Kentucky and Southern District of Indiana electronic filing systems. Exceptional Empathy: Consumer bankruptcy clients are frequently under intense financial and psychological stress. You must possess the emotional intelligence to deliver complex legal realities with kindness and clarity. Attention to Detail: Absolute precision when building out financial schedules and asset calculations within Best Case. What We Offer Competitive Compensation: Base salary scaled dynamically to your experience tier, paired with an aggressive per-case flat-dollar bonus structure that pays out directly upon court milestones. Health Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage plan. Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan. Professional Development: Paid bar association dues (KBA, LBA) and continuing legal education (CLE) credits. Infrastructure: Dedicated administrative and paralegal workflow support so you can focus on lawyering rather than chasing paperwork. Clear Career Trajectory: Opportunity for direct practice leadership, increased origination fee splits, and long-term firm equity growth for lateral hires. #J-18808-Ljbffr