Bankruptcy Associate - Seattle

Job DetailsJob Location: Seattle Office - Seattle, WA 98101Education Level: JDSalary Range: $235,000.00 - $265,000.00 Salary/yearWe are currently seeking associate candidates to support our Seattle Office’s Insolvency and Financial Law Group.  The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of solid bankruptcy and other insolvency experience, as well as be licensed to practice in Washington and possess strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials. Bankruptcy litigation experience, such as with avoidance actions, is also desirable. The role involves representing clients in corporate bankruptcy and restructuring matters including state court receiverships. Candidates with completed bankruptcy court clerkships are strongly encouraged to apply

For 80 years, Buchalter’s Insolvency & Financial Law Group has successfully represented clients in complex proceedings throughout the country in all economic climates. We have many years of experience representing virtually every type of player in financial litigation and reorganization cases: secured lenders, landlords, unsecured creditors, creditor and equity committees, trustees, buyers of assets out of bankruptcy, and contract counter-parties. We are particularly proud of our work in lending, bankruptcy litigation, health care and technology.

A career at Buchalter is an opportunity to do exciting work with a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm.  We value an energizing and supportive environment that promotes success for our clients and each other.  We offer a competitive salary, various types of bonuses, unlimited PTO, 401k, a full benefits package and all of our attorney positions are on an equity partnership track.

Pay Scale: The reasonably expected pay scale for this position is $235 - 265k, with bonus potential of up to $106,000.  This is an employer estimate and the salary offered within that range, and the potential for bonus and bonus amount, will depend on candidate’s years of practice and experience and performance.

Buchalter was founded based on principles of inclusivity.  Our firm’s commitment to reflecting and enhancing the rich diversity of the clients and communities we serve is more than eight decades strong. Buchalter’s diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater breadth of creative talent and alternative approaches, and enriches our firm’s collaborative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment, benefiting all.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that all candidates can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample and transcript using the link below.
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