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Bernstein-Burkley · 2 days ago

Creditors' Rights Attorney

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Attorney to join their Creditors’ Rights team. The successful candidate will manage an active caseload, including pre-suit negotiations, litigation, and judgment enforcement, while pursuing successful outcomes for clients under the guidance of the department head.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Responsibilities

Manage and analyze collection matters, including drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, and representing clients in court

Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and procedural rules

Collaborate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal team members to develop and execute case strategies

Participate in hearings, trials, depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations to advocate for clients’ interests

Provide sound legal advice to clients in out-of-court resolutions and related transactions

Maintain organized, accurate, and current case files and documentation

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Pennsylvania State BarCivil ProcedureLegal ResearchCase Management SoftwareAnalytical ReasoningWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational Skills

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Admission to the Pennsylvania State Bar in good standing

1–3 years of experience, preferably involving representation of unsecured creditors, financial institutions, equipment sellers/lessors, and/or collection for taxing bodies

A thorough knowledge of Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively

Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills

Highly organized and able to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously

Proficiency with legal research tools and case management software