Description

Overview

Messerli Kramer is a leading full-service law firm in Minneapolis. We have a well-earned reputation within the business community of providing sound, reasoned, practical and comprehensive legal advice. Messerli Kramer represents a variety of clients across a series of practice groups: Banking and Finance, Business Litigation, Corporate and Estate Planning, Commercial Real Estate and Family Law. 

Position Details

We are looking for an experienced Litigation Attorney with a blended background in both bankruptcy and creditor remedies to join our Litigation department. The successful candidate must have exceptional background in bankruptcy, creditor remedies, and commercial/business litigation. Must have strong legal research, writing, and critical thinking ability; excellent verbal and written advocacy at motion hearings and trial; and the capacity to organize, prioritize, and multi-task. Must have a minimum of five (5) years bankruptcy, creditor remedies, and commercial litigation experience, with the ability to focus on business development success.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work with commensurate professionals who are experts in their field. We are looking for excellent attorneys who are self-starters, entrepreneurial, and detail oriented.

Messerli Kramer is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Messerli Kramer to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other protected status.

Requirements

Requirements

• Five years of experience with dealing with bankruptcy, creditor remedies, and business matters in bankruptcy, federal and state court actions 
• Experience representing financial institutions regarding bankruptcy and creditor remedies disputes, recovering funds and assets. 
• Experience and advocacy in the bankruptcy courts and proficiency with the bankruptcy code and rules. 
• Experience conducting discovery, including written discovery and depositions
• Experience mediating and negotiating workouts and case settlements
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents
• Must have very strong legal writing and analytical skills