Associate - Bankruptcy Litigation (New York, NY)

Are you interested in focused reading and writing, crafting arguments, thinking creatively, and becoming a master in various discrete areas of law? If so, keep reading! The Opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity for a bankruptcy associate to join the Litigation team in our New York office. Our cohesive and collaborative team has a diverse and unique multidisciplinary practice that gives you the opportunity to work closely with shareholders and to participate in business development and client-facing activities. Our platform supports and encourages career development and thrives on excellent client service. About you: You have 2-4 years of bankruptcy experience; general litigation experience is a plus; You have experience drafting complaints and motions, conducting discovery, appearing in federal, state and bankruptcy courts, negotiating settlements, and corresponding with opposing counsel and clients Experience in creditors' rights law preferred, including collateral repossession, the Uniform Commercial Code (Articles 2, 2A and 9 in particular), equipment leasing, and commercial finance law; You have deposition and case management experience; You have a J.D. degree (or its equivalent) and strong academic credentials; You are admitted in (and in good standing with), or taking steps to become admitted in, New York; and New Jersey bar admittance, in addition to New York admittance, is preferred. About Us: We offer top-tier, interesting work in a more personalized work environment. We allow you to accept as much responsibility and client contact as you are ready to assume. We provide substantial professional development assistance in the form of training, mentoring and performance feedback. Our compensation and benefits structure is competitive. We offer a hybrid work policy with three days a week in-office attendance and two days remote. Compensation: $230,000 - $255,000 annual base salary. Equal Employment Opportunity: Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price Recruiting Team at .

Created: 2024-10-30