Bankruptcy Attorney

Pay: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected New Jersey law firm with a sophisticated bankruptcy, restructuring, and litigation practice
• Work closely with seasoned attorneys on Chapter 7, Chapter 11, creditors’ rights, fiduciary, and commercial litigation matters
• Gain meaningful court, client, mediation, negotiation, and drafting experience
• Strong benefits package, including medical insurance, employer-funded HSA, retirement plan, onsite gym, CLE, bar dues, and professional development support
• Build a specialized practice in a collaborative firm with strong public and private sector credibility

Location: Roseland, NJ. This is an in-office role with access to a strong team environment and hands-on mentorship.

Note: Must be admitted to the New Jersey Bar and have 3+ years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, creditors’ rights, insolvency, or complex commercial litigation.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a well-established New Jersey law firm serving both public and private sector clients across litigation, restructuring, bankruptcy, redevelopment, public finance, land use, and related practice areas. Our team values strong legal work, professional growth, collaboration, and attorneys who want to make a meaningful impact for clients.

Job Description

• Represent debtors, creditors, trustees, receivers, and assignees in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters
• Support state court insolvency actions, assignments for the benefit of creditors, receiverships, and fiduciary matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents
• Assist with contested bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters in federal and state courts
• Participate in court hearings, mediations, negotiations, and case strategy discussions
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and internal team members
• Manage deadlines, competing priorities, and multiple active matters in a sophisticated legal practice

Qualifications

• Admission to the New Jersey Bar
• 2+ years of relevant bankruptcy, restructuring, creditors’ rights, insolvency, or complex commercial litigation experience
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and drafting skills
• Experience with court appearances xrczosw or contested matters
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and collaboratively
• New York Bar admission is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Work on sophisticated matters with attorneys who know this practice area well
• Get real responsibility, client exposure, and courtroom experience
• Join a respected firm with deep New Jersey roots and a strong professional reputation
• Receive meaningful support for CLE, bar dues, memberships, and business development
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace focused on growth, respect, and long-term success

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance