Chicago | Hybrid

Creditors' Rights Litigation Associate Attorney

AmLaw 200 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $325,000

A highly respected national law firm is seeking a Creditors' Rights Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing secured and unsecured creditors, financial institutions, lenders, and other stakeholders in sophisticated creditors' rights, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation matters.

Ideal Background

• 3–5 years of creditors' rights, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, or restructuring experience gained at a law firm

• Experience representing secured lenders, financial institutions, creditors, loan servicers, or other stakeholders in creditors' rights matters

• Experience handling commercial litigation, workouts, bankruptcy proceedings, foreclosure actions, and other insolvency-related disputes

• Experience with pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, and contested proceedings

• Experience litigating matters in state, federal, and/or bankruptcy courts preferred

• Experience with Chapter 11 proceedings, receiverships, and enforcement of creditor remedies is a plus

• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills

• Ability to independently manage matters while working directly with clients

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Sophisticated creditors' rights and restructuring platform

✅ Exposure to complex bankruptcy, workout, and commercial litigation matters

✅ Significant client interaction and responsibility

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Collaborative and team-oriented environment

✅ Partnership-track opportunity

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. I'm happy to provide additional information and discuss how this role compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174