What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Bankruptcy and Restructuring position at Kutak Rock LLP?
JOB SUMMARY
Kutak Rock LLP seeks an entry-level associate to join the firm’s national Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights practice group in its Richmond office. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated interest in representing corporate debtors, lenders, other creditors and trustees in bankruptcy proceedings and representing financial institutions, other business entities and individuals in state and federal court on matters related to creditors’ rights, business litigation, lender liability, FDCPA, TILA, SCRA and related matters.
QUALIFICATIONS: Skills & Abilities
- Strong analytical abilities
- Self-motivated and proactive with a strong work ethic
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- The drive to help grow an active and expanding practice
- Ability and confidence to work both independently and in a collaborative, team environment
QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school in the United States required
- Excellent academic record
- Currently admitted to practice in Virginia with an active bar license in good standing or ability to be admitted within one year of hire
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. Flexible paid vacation leave. 1 hour of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Technology Allowance. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.
Additional Information
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
About the Firm
Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 19 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.
We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people.
