Associate Attorney in Los Angeles

Job Description

Associate Attorney – Bankruptcy Litigation – California

A highly regarded financial services law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in bankruptcy matters to join its growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to work with a diverse client base and handle sophisticated, high-stakes matters in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Represent creditors in complex bankruptcy proceedings, including highly structured Chapter 11 business reorganizations
• Support senior attorneys with case management, legal research, and strategy development
• Draft, prepare, and file bankruptcy petitions, schedules of assets and liabilities, financial disclosures, motions, and related court filings
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and courts to move cases forward efficiently

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the California Bar
• Minimum 4 years’ experience representing creditors in bankruptcy matters
• Background in complex Chapter 11 reorganizations required
• Strong drafting, analytical, and research skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and handle matters independently while working collaboratively with a team

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary 
• Performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, parking, and long-term care insurance
• Support for continuing education and professional development
• A collegial, team-oriented culture where attorneys are valued and supported

To learn more about this or any other of our open positions, contact Carolina Ries at carolina.ries@gogpac.com or call/text 605-679-4241 - All communication is confidential. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.