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Squire Patton Boggs · 1 day ago

Restructuring and Insolvency Associate

Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$210K/yr - $230K/yr

2+ years exp

Squire Patton Boggs, a global law firm, is hiring an Associate for their Restructuring and Insolvency practice in Cleveland. The role involves supporting partners and experienced lawyers in handling restructuring issues, encompassing both litigation and transactional matters.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support and work directly with partners and other experienced lawyers handling the panoply of restructuring issues our clients face

Collaborate closely with colleagues in other practice and industry groups

Handle both litigation and transactional restructuring matters

Conduct legal research

Draft motions and pleadings

Make appearances

Manage cases

Negotiate and draft transaction and out of court restructuring documents

Conduct discovery

Communicate with court and clients

Qualification

Restructuring litigation experienceTransactional restructuring experienceBankruptcy Code knowledgeLegal research skillsWritten discovery experienceCourt appearances experienceJudgmentClient service skillsJudicial clerkship experienceBackground in financeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailWork independently

Required

Possess a JD from an accredited law school and a strong academic record

Must be in good standing and admitted to practice in a US State Bar. Admission to the State Bar of Ohio is required

Minimum of two years' meaningful restructuring litigation and transactional experience in a national firm handling work on complex restructurings, refinancings, sales and other dispositions, and US Chapter 9, 11 and Chapter 15 reorganizations

Experience in restructuring and insolvency representing debtors, creditor's committees, and secured and unsecured creditors in reorganizations and liquidations, including: legal research, written discovery, law and motion (discovery, dispositive and trial related motions, pleadings and briefs), court appearances, mediations, arbitration, depositions, client and witness interviews, trial preparation

Experience/working knowledge of Bankruptcy Code, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and Local Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure

Familiarity with operation of Articles 2 and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and understanding of the strategic issues involved in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case

Strong organizational, reasoning and research skills; excellent written and verbal communication abilities; good judgment; attention to detail; initiative

Flexibility, composure and the ability to prioritize and handle urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy; the ability to remain composed and professional under stressful circumstances; commitment to professional ethics and client confidentiality; strong client service skills

Ability to work without constant supervision, demonstrating initiative in seeking work and managing workload; active in formulating and recommending projects or alternative ways to complete projects that will benefit the case/client

Preferred

Relevant Judicial clerkship experience, while not required, will be viewed favorably

A background in business consulting, finance, economics or accounting is a plus

Benefits

Health

Dental

Life

401k

Many other excellent benefits

Company

Squire Patton Boggs

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Squire Patton Boggs offers legal services in business immigration, data privacy, natural resources, and financial services.

Founded in 1890

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.squirepattonboggs.com/en

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