Associate Attorney

Overview

A creditor’s rights law firm with a national bankruptcy practice is seeking a remote Associate Attorney with experience representing secured creditors in consumer Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases. This role requires a working knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure; training may be available for the right team-oriented candidate with less experience. License to practice law in Tennessee is required.

Responsibilities

• Primarily manages bankruptcy routine matters
• Drafts and reviews all pleadings and claims filed in the particular matter
• Attends scheduled hearings
• Responds to general firm-wide bankruptcy inquiries
• Reviews filings on behalf of clients
• Monitors all electronic filings (ECFs)
• Resolves routine bankruptcy matters such as Motions for Relief, Objections to Confirmation, Proofs of claim, etc.
• Maintains regular communication with the client, opposing counsel, and the Court

Requirements

• Knowledge of bankruptcy rules/laws and general creditor rights laws
• Computer literacy
• Professionalism
• Keyboard skills and attention to detail
• Time management
• Communication skills
• Law degree (J.D.)
• Barred in Tennessee

Preferred Qualifications

• Admitted to District and/or Bankruptcy Courts in Tennessee

Location

• Remote