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About the Role
We are looking to hire an attorney with one to three years of experience for our Chambers ranked Band 1 Bankruptcy Litigation team. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-profile, complex bankruptcy litigation in restructuring matters at an elite global law firm.
Responsibilities
- Prepare for and participate in trials, including those related to plan confirmation and those arising in adversary proceedings.
- Participate in all aspects of discovery, including preparing for and participating in depositions, requesting and reviewing documents, and all other forms of written discovery.
- Draft and revise pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda in Chapter 11 cases, related adversary proceedings, and insolvency-related litigation.
- Conduct legal research on complex issues under the US Bankruptcy Code and related federal and state statutes.
- Support litigation and negotiation of bankruptcy-specific contested matters, including Chapter 11 plan confirmation, automatic stay issues, provision of adequate protection, use of cash collateral, authorization of debtor-in-possession financing, claims estimation, and claims objections.
- Assess, develop, and prosecute or defend bankruptcy-specific claims and causes of action, including federal law preference and fraudulent transfer claims.
- Assess, develop, and prosecute or defend commercial law claims and causes of action, including breach of contract, business tort, state law preference and fraudulent conveyance, and fiduciary duty claims.
- Opine on matters involving director and officer liability, corporate governance, and special committee or conflict scenarios in restructuring contexts.
- Support cross-border insolvency and Chapter 15-related issues, coordinating with overseas counsel where appropriate.
- Analyze financial and business information to support litigation strategy, including reviewing business plans, financial statements, and valuation materials.
- Monitor and summarize developments in bankruptcy and insolvency law, including case law, rule changes and enforcement trends.
- Assist with client communications, including drafting email updates, research summaries and case status reports on fast-moving bankruptcy issues.
- Contribute to internal knowledge materials, including precedent pleadings, checklists, and practice guides focused on bankruptcy and related commercial litigation.
Requirements
- One to three years of experience.
- Strong interest in bankruptcy litigation and commercial litigation.
- Courtroom experience.
- Experience with all aspects of discovery, research, brief writing, and litigation strategy.
- Ability to advise clients through the contentious elements of the restructuring process.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Foundational understanding of legal concepts relevant to commercial litigation.
- Willingness to learn and develop understanding of bankruptcy law and procedure.
- Strong writing and drafting skills.
- Willingness to learn and develop ability to navigate complex issues.
- Organized, attentive to detail, and able to manage multiple tasks with guidance and supervision.
- Personable, cooperative, and enjoy working as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Proactive approach to learning.
- Eager to take on new responsibilities as you grow.
- Demonstrate initiative and reliability in supporting colleagues and clients.
Skills
- Bankruptcy litigation
- Commercial litigation
- Courtroom experience
- Discovery
- Research
- Brief writing
- Litigation strategy
- Client advising
- Legal research
- Negotiation
- Claims assessment
- Financial analysis
- Business analysis
- Writing
- Drafting
- Communication
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings
- Vacation time
- Leave programs (including parental leave)
- Performance bonus eligible
About the Company
- White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide.
- We have a long history as an international firm and are well-positioned to help clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may arise.
- Operating across six continents and working in virtually every country, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality, full-service practice that competes at the top of the market.
- We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in key financial markets and our expertise in handling complex cross-border work.
- Our people and clients value our collaboration across geographic and practice boundaries, which is why we attract and retain significant cross-border work.
- Representing multiple nationalities from across the world and speaking a vast array of languages, our lawyers and Business Services professionals are globally minded, enterprising, and committed to excellence.
Equal Opportunity
- White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace.
- It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
- Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.