Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Description

Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Litigation Associate Attorney Direct Counsel is seeking a Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Litigation Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm in its Chicago office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with experience in creditors’ rights litigation and bankruptcy matters to join a sophisticated practice handling complex commercial finance disputes, loan enforcement actions, and insolvency-related litigation. The firm’s litigation team offers a collaborative environment where associates work closely with experienced partners, gain significant client exposure, and take on meaningful responsibility from the outset. Attorneys are encouraged to develop their litigation skills while building expertise in commercial finance, secured transactions, and bankruptcy law. Responsibilities Represent financial institutions, lenders, and commercial creditors in litigation and bankruptcy matters Draft complaints, motions, briefs, and other pleadings in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations Handle matters involving commercial loan enforcement, collateral recovery, and creditors’ remedies Advise clients regarding rights and remedies under the Uniform Commercial Code, including Articles 2, 2A, and 9 Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and court appearances Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders Collaborate with partners on case strategy and business development initiatives Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials