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Bankruptcy Litigation and Restructuring Associate-Columbus, OH

Columbus, OHOnsiteFull Time$181,000–$187,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Bankruptcy
  • Restructuring
  • Litigation
  • Chapter 11
  • Creditors' Committees
  • Liquidation Trustees
  • Debtors
  • Secured Creditors
  • Unsecured Creditors
  • Pleadings

Nice to have

  • Out-of-court workouts
  • Creditor-side representation
  • Entrepreneurial drive
  • Legal developments
  • Industry trends

Role summary

Ice Miller LLP seeks a mid-level Bankruptcy Associate with 2-3 years of experience in bankruptcy or restructuring for its Columbus, OH office. The role involves supporting complex national bankruptcy and restructuring cases, representing various stakeholders, and handling high-stakes litigation. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, participating in court proceedings, and collaborating with colleagues. The ideal candidate will have experience in Chapter 11 matters, creditor-side representation, litigation, and strong legal research and drafting skills. Admission to the Ohio bar is required. The firm offers competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Ice Miller LLP is seeking a mid-level Bankruptcy Associate to join our Columbus, OH office who has two (2) to three (3) years of bankruptcy or restructuring experience. This role offers the opportunity to support a sophisticated bankruptcy and restructuring practice handling complex national bankruptcy and related litigation cases. The associate will work closely with senior attorneys on complex bankruptcy proceedings representing a broad range of stakeholders, including creditors’ committees, liquidation trustees, receivers, debtors, secured and unsecured creditors. Matters routinely involve high-stakes litigation and contested issues in Chapter 11 cases.

The ideal candidate will have experience:

  • Supporting complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters, including chapter 11 cases and out-of-court workouts
  • Representing including creditors’ committees, liquidation trustees, receivers, debtors, landlords, secured and unsecured creditors
  • Drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and related filings and participating in substantive court proceedings
  • Collaborating with attorneys across offices and practice groups on restructuring matters in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • The ideal candidate will also have:

  • Two (2) to three (3) years of bankruptcy or restructuring experience within a law firm environment
  • Experience in chapter 11 matters and creditor-side representation
  • Experience in litigation, taking and defending depositions, and courtroom advocacy
  • Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills
  • Strong entrepreneurial drive
  • Strong drive to stay informed on legal developments and industry trends in bankruptcy law
  • A J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active and in good standing bar admission to the Ohio state bar
  • Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States
  • What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation in a collegial, mid-size firm environment
  • Quality benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs
  • One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming
  • A supportive culture centered on mentorship, advancement, and innovation
  • The salary range for this position is $181,000 to $187,000 based on experience, plus opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonus
  • Ice Miller LLP embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth. To maintain our culture, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve our clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential. Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Agency submissions for this position may be sent directly to Cybele Smith at cybele.smith@icemiller.com. Please include the candidate’s resume and all relevant submission details.

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