Associate Attorney (Remote Flexible)

Licensed Attorneys are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Firm’s bankruptcy and lending client case portfolios from assignment to conclusion. This is a hybrid / remote position with the ability to physically work from any of the Firm’s regional offices in PA, NJ, NY or DE. The ideal candidate will have bankruptcy experience, including drafting and reviewing pleadings and appearing in court. Seeking driven individuals who are eager both to learn and advance their careers.

Duties & Responsibilities Drafts legal pleadings, notices of hearings, motions, and orders.

Researches and analyzes statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, codes, and the like.

Updates case management system in a timely manner to ensure data integrity.

Travels to court for court appearance and visits client sites, as necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

Associate Communicates and collaborates with clients, internal staff, and others to ensure effective case management.

Identifies legal issues / items which require additional review.

Establishes a strong follow-up system to ensure deadlines are met for various pleadings that must be served and filed.

Prioritizes and manages a high volume of files with great accuracy and attention to detail.

Attends both routine and litigation hearings as well as settlement conferences, oral arguments, and other court appearances as necessary.

Manages own caseload with accuracy and attention to detail.

Reviews case work prepared by paralegals and corrected as necessary.

Qualifications J.D from an ABA accredited law school

New Jersey Bar Admission required, additional admission in PA or NY (or both) a bonus; Must be admitted to Federal District Court of NJ

Bankruptcy court and litigation experience preferred

Bankruptcy experience preferred.

Previous experience with electronic case management systems, CaseAware experience a plus.

Knowledge of laws related to practice areas, legal codes and court procedures.

Outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate with other attorneys, staff and clients.

Must able to positively interact and collaborate with clients and employees at all levels.

Must be flexible, self-directed, and motivated.

Ability to handle a large volume of cases

Proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook and Word

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