Associate Attorney | Bankruptcy & Restructuring | $130-180k Base
Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Attorney
Position Overview
A premier Philadelphia-based firm with a cornerstone Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice is growing its team and seeking a Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Attorney with a minimum of two years of relevant experience. This is a hybrid position supporting a high-caliber practice that represents a broad range of creditor-side clients across commercial and consumer bankruptcy proceedings and related litigation. The Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Attorney will work closely with secured lenders, creditors, trustees, and other stakeholders, handling matters spanning workouts, foreclosure litigation, receiverships, preference litigation, and fraudulent transfer actions, with a particular emphasis on Pennsylvania creditors' rights.
Offering
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Salary range: $120,000-$180,000+ contingent on experience
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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) with firm contribution
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Generous PTO and paid holidays
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CLE reimbursement and professional development support
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Bar dues covered
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Collegial, team-oriented work environment
Qualifications
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Active Admission to the PA Bar (NJ is a PLUS)
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2+ years of experience practicing bankruptcy, restructuring, or commercial litigation with demonstrable bankruptcy court experience
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Strong familiarity with bankruptcy law and procedure, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 practice
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Proven experience with creditors rights matters, including enforcement, foreclosures, and related remedies (required)
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Experience or exposure to preference litigation, fraudulent transfer claims, receiverships, and preference actions (preferred)
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Experience with workouts, forbearances, and out-of-court restructurings (preferred)
Key Responsibilities
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Represent clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings, including contested matters and plan confirmation processes
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Advise and represent secured and unsecured creditors on creditors rights enforcement, loan enforcement, and remedies
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Draft and litigate pleadings, motions, objections to claims, adversary complaints and answers, and discovery responses in bankruptcy court
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Handle preference and fraudulent transfer litigation, including pre-suit investigations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
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Assist with workouts, forbearance agreements, foreclosures, receiverships, and other restructuring alternatives to bankruptcy
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Conduct factual and legal research, analyze financial documents, and prepare legal memoranda and client advisories
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Manage case files, deadlines, and client communications; coordinate with bankruptcy trustees, financial advisors, and other professionals
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Participate in transactional restructuring work, including negotiating and drafting restructuring agreements, debt-for-equity transactions, and plan documents
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Mentor and supervise junior associates and paralegals, and collaborate with partners on case strategy and business development
- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/17/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at
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