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ALAW · 1 week ago

Bankruptcy, Associate Attorney

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $180K/yr

8+ years exp

Albertelli Law (ALAW) is an established, multi-state real estate and creditor’s rights law firm seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join its national bankruptcy practice. The role involves representing creditors in federal bankruptcy court and managing a substantial caseload while ensuring compliance with legal standards.

ConsultingLegal

Responsibilities

Drafting motions for relief from the automatic stay

Preparing and defending secured creditor proofs of claims

Defending motions to value

Drafting any other pleadings to protect the interests of a creditor during the bankruptcy process

Certify and ensure that the Firm’s systems of record are updated timely and accurately to thoroughly archive important dates, communications, milestones, and results

Work collaboratively with attorneys, support staff, and other firm members

Qualification

Bar License in New YorkBankruptcy representationCivil litigation experienceTILA knowledgeRESPA knowledgeFDCPA knowledgeAnalytical skillsClient supportLeadership skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationProblem-solving skills

Required

Appropriate credentials for representation of creditors in federal bankruptcy court

Ability to perform tasks including but not limited to: drafting motions for relief from the automatic stay, preparing and defending secured creditor proofs of claims, defending motions to value, and drafting any other pleadings to protect the interests of a creditor during the bankruptcy process

Strong leadership skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in an accurate, detail-oriented, and highly productive manner

Value reputation and proactively develop relationships in the industry to be viewed as a trusted partner and advisor by both clients and colleagues

Ability to certify and ensure that the Firm's systems of record are updated timely and accurately to thoroughly archive important dates, communications, milestones, and results

Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, support staff, and other firm members

Bar License in the state of New York (Required)

Preferred

More than eight (8) years of experience in civil litigation, real estate, and/or other equivalent experience representing servicers and financial institutions

Working knowledge of TILA, RESPA, and FDCPA

Experience in appellate practice