Bankruptcy Attorney (IL)

Overview

The organization is seeking a detail-oriented, empathetic Bankruptcy Attorney to manage consumer and/or commercial bankruptcy cases from inception through discharge. This role involves working in the organization’s operating environment, including use of a CRM system, time reporting, and client support.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and can navigate Chapter 7, 11, and 13 proceedings (immediately Chapter 11 for non-individuals). Responsibilities combine precise transactional document preparation, courtroom litigation, and compassionate client communication.

This position requires being actively licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Petition & Schedule Preparation: Draft, review, and file highly technical bankruptcy petitions, schedules of assets/liabilities, statement of financial affairs, and means testing disclosures.
• Client Communications: Provide client-facing communications as requested, required, or expected.
• Court Representation: Represent clients at 341 Meetings of Creditors, confirmation hearings, relief from stay motions, and adversarial proceedings.
• Creditor Negotiation: Enforce automatic stay provisions, stop creditor harassment, and negotiate reaffirmation agreements, lien strip-offs, or modified repayment plans.
• Case Management: Use electronic filing systems (CM/ECF) and PACER to manage strict federal court deadlines and monitor case progress.
• Asset Optimization: Develop legal strategies using state and federal exemptions to protect client property and assets to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Requirements

• Active licensure and good standing with the State Bar of Illinois.
• Deep expertise in the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, including proficiency in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 proceedings (immediately Chapter 11 for non-individuals).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively within an operating environment that includes a CRM system, time reporting, and client support.
• Experience balancing detailed legal documentation with courtroom advocacy and compassionate client communication.