Description
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 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