McCarthy & Holthus LLP ยท 1 month ago
Associate Bankruptcy Attorney
California, San Diego, CA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
4+ years expMcCarthy & Holthus LLP is a law firm specializing in representing financial institutions in banking law matters. They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Bankruptcy Attorney to join their legal team, requiring independence, litigation expertise, and exceptional client management skills.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Review and file motions, objections, proofs of claims, and other prepared pleadings pertaining to the bankruptcy file and the representation of secured creditors
Independently draft and prepare all necessary legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, responses, objections, settlement agreements, and any other legal pleading associated with the representation of secured creditors in bankruptcy
Handle all aspects of court appearances, including hearing appearances and negotiations with opposing counsel
Independently represent our clients at all necessary court hearings (live and telephonic)
Manage and execute communication duties, including answering client inquiries, staff inquiries, correspondence with counsel, and correspondence with clients
Conduct thorough legal research, memo drafting, and attend internal and external meetings as required
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 4-6 years of direct experience in bankruptcy law, focused on representing secured creditors within the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in California
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage a substantial caseload with excellent attention to detail
Superior legal research skills using platforms like Westlaw or LexisNexis
Proven ability to effectively negotiate settlements and complex issues with opposing counsel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective correspondence and court presentations
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in the State of California and a member in good standing with the State Bar of California
Admitted in all 4 U.S. District Courts in California within the state
Benefits
Robust wellness program
PTO
Remote work
Flexible schedules (when available)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
EAP
STD
LTD
Parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers
Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and short and long-term care insurances
401(k)-retirement plan with a company match
Company
McCarthy & Holthus LLP
McCarthy Holthus, LLP is a multi-state law firm with over twenty-five years of experience successfully representing national, regional, and local financial institutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Wes Andrews
Chief Financial Officer
Chad Neel
Chief Executive Business Officer
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