Bankruptcy Associate Attorney
$250k - $325kDirect Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Bankruptcy Associate Attorney
Location: Los Angeles, Irvine or San Francisco, CA
Practice Area: Bankruptcy, Receivership & Creditor Remedies
Direct Counsel is seeking a Bankruptcy Associate Attorney to join a highly regarded AmLaw firm in its Los Angeles office. This role offers the opportunity to work with a sophisticated team handling complex bankruptcy, receivership, and creditor remedies matters for institutional clients across a range of industries.
Position OverviewThe associate will play a key role in representing institutional lenders, creditors, and court-appointed receivers in a variety of commercial disputes and insolvency proceedings. This position is ideal for a motivated attorney with strong commercial litigation experience who is interested in developing deeper expertise in bankruptcy and creditor-side remedies.
Key ResponsibilitiesRepresent institutional lenders, creditors, and court-appointed receivers in state and federal litigation, bankruptcy proceedings, and related commercial disputes.
Handle matters involving creditors’ rights and remedies , receiverships , bankruptcy proceedings , and commercial landlord/tenant disputes .
Develop and implement litigation and restructuring strategies designed to protect creditor interests, maximize recoveries, and mitigate regulatory and compliance risks .
Assist court-appointed receivers with asset recovery, operational oversight, liquidation, and distribution of proceeds to stakeholders .
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda for complex commercial litigation and insolvency proceedings.
Conduct legal research and analysis related to bankruptcy law, receivership procedures, and creditor enforcement strategies.
Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups, including real estate, finance, securities, environmental, and labor .
Coordinate with external professionals such as regulators, forensic accountants, property managers, brokers, and financial advisors involved in restructuring and receivership matters.
3–5 years of experience in commercial litigation, bankruptcy, or creditors’ rights matters.
Experience with receiverships, creditor remedies, bankruptcy proceedings, and commercial disputes is strongly preferred.
Prior experience representing lenders, creditors, or financial institutions is a plus.
AmLaw 200 firm experience preferred.
Bankruptcy clerkship is a plus.
Strong analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills .
Excellent academic credentials .
Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment while working collaboratively across practice areas.
Admission to the California State Bar required.
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $250,000 – $325,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, and job-related skills.
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