Senior Bankruptcy Attorney

Creditors' rights law firm seeks a Senior Bankruptcy Attorney for its Virginia practice. This position will provide our new hire with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the day-to-day bustle of a prestigious legal group’s Bankruptcy practice area. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years experience practicing bankruptcy law and have the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines, exhibit meticulous attention to detail, and produce an accurate and high-quality work product in a fast-paced volume-based environment. The candidate must be able to work independently and possess strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Virginia bar license is required.

Our firm maintains a collegial work environment that prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development. We strive to see our employees grow! As our team-members progress and demonstrate a consistent ability to meet performance standards, promotional opportunities become available.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Reviewing bankruptcy pleadings and claims to be filed in the particular jurisdiction
• Managing routine bankruptcy matters
• Monitoring electronic bankruptcy filings (ECFs)
• Regular bankruptcy hearing attendance
• Regular communication with the client, opposing counsel, and Trustees
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Intermediate to advanced-level computer and general office skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively communicate through both verbal and written electronic correspondence
• Demonstrate an ability to analyze corrective action opportunities and present recommendations
• Meticulous analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

Required Experience and Education: 

• Law degree (JD)
• Virginia bar license required
• 7+ years bankruptcy experience