Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Associate

Overview

• Join a respected law firm as a Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Associate, contributing to high-profile, complex legal matters.
• Work in a collaborative environment with forward-thinking leadership and dedicated professionals.
• Engage in creditor-side foreclosure, litigation, and bankruptcy cases across multiple jurisdictions.
• Benefit from a hybrid work arrangement after an initial on-site period.
• Contribute to a firm committed to professionalism, ethics, and client confidentiality.
• Participate in a dynamic team environment that values work-life balance and career growth.
• Leverage your expertise in state and federal court procedures to achieve client success.
• Develop negotiation and litigation strategies alongside senior attorneys.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with precision and accuracy.
• Manage and oversee foreclosure and bankruptcy matters in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
• Conduct civil litigation involving discovery, including e-discovery processes.
• Attend foreclosure auctions, court hearings, mediation sessions, and other legal proceedings.
• Argue motions, plan confirmations, and evidentiary hearings effectively.
• Perform legal research and analyze complex legal issues to support case strategies.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties with professionalism.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop and implement negotiation strategies.
• Provide legal advice and guidance during client consultations and meetings.

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Admission to MD and DC bars; VA bar admission or ability to waive in preferred.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in foreclosure, litigation, and bankruptcy.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills to support case development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client and team interactions.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software for efficient case handling.
• Commitment to accuracy, thoroughness, and ethical standards in legal practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.