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Job ID#: 36807
Associate Attorney needed for the Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate will work closely with directors and senior attorneys on complex Chapter 11 cases, bankruptcy-related litigation, and restructuring matters.
Responsibility include legal research, drafting dispositive and contested motions, participating in hearings and depositions, and advising clients in high-stakes insolvency matters.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Requirements
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Ability to work under the supervision of the assigned attorney(s) and provide support to the bankruptcy group.
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Drafts legal documents such as notices, affidavits, subpoenas, preparing trial exhibits, correspondence and more for review and approval by an attorney.
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Ability to effectively communicate with clients, court personnel, counsel, third parties, private investigators, medical providers, experts, etc., and maintains regular contact with all parties.
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Performs factual investigations and analysis of file data.
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Ability to review and organize case records per firm procedures.
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Must be highly organized and maintain electronic and hardcopy case files per firm procedures.
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Consistent follow-through and ability and flexibility to multi-task and effectively balance priorities and meet tight deadlines.
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Log and submit case time and expense billing for case files.
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Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of attorneys, clients, customers, employees, vendors and the public.
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Provides regular case updates to the supervising attorneys.
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Communicates well, shows teamwork effort, and collaborates well with everyone you come in contact with.
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Exceptional customer service and people skills.
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Superior problem-solving ability and ability to work with minimal supervision while exercising sound and independent judgment.
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Maintain competency through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments and CE requirements.
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Must be willing to travel for trials, etc. up to 25-30% as assigned.
Qualifications
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Must have graduated from an accredited Texas Law School with strong academic credentials.
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Must be licensed to practice in Texas and in good standing with the Texas State Bar Association.
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A minimum of three (3) years of bankruptcy experience.
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Demonstrated experience with Chapter 11 cases and bankruptcy-related litigation.
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Must have exceptional computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Software.
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Experience working with various practice and case management databases (iManage) and timekeeping and billing systems
