Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a sophisticated Delaware bankruptcy and restructuring practice handling meaningful Chapter 11 work.
- Work on complex matters with real responsibility, strong mentorship, and direct project ownership.
- Build your career in Delaware, one of the most important legal markets for corporate and business disputes.
- Enjoy a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
- Competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and bonus opportunities based on experience.
- Be part of a collaborative, highly respected law firm environment where attorneys are supported and challenged.
Location
This is a hybrid role based in Wilmington, Delaware, with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote each week. Local candidates in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland are preferred.
Note
Candidates must be admitted to practice in Delaware and should have 1+ years of relevant bankruptcy, restructuring, litigation, or Chapter 11 related experience. Strong legal research, writing, communication, organization, and project ownership skills are essential.
About Us
Confidential Employer. We are a well-established Delaware law firm known for sophisticated legal work, strong client service, and a collaborative culture where attorneys can grow, take ownership, and build lasting careers. Our team values integrity, initiative, excellent lawyering, and a sincere commitment to helping clients navigate complex legal matters.
Job Description
- Handle bankruptcy and restructuring matters with a focus on Chapter 11 proceedings.
- Draft, review, and analyze pleadings, motions, briefs, and related legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and develop persuasive written analysis.
- Support attorneys and clients on complex business, financial, and restructuring issues.
- Manage projects, deadlines, filings, and matter-related responsibilities with attention to detail.
- Communicate clearly with colleagues, clients, and other parties involved in active matters.
- Take ownership of assignments while working closely with a collaborative attorney team.
- Contribute to a practice group known for sophisticated Delaware legal work.
Qualifications
- Delaware Bar admission required.
- 1+ years of relevant legal experience required.
- Experience or familiarity with Chapter 11 proceedings strongly preferred.
- Bankruptcy, restructuring, commercial litigation, debtor-side, financial, or business-related experience preferred.
- Excellent legal research and writing skills required.
- Strong academic credentials preferred.
- Must be organized, responsive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Must be collegial, professional, and interested in practicing law in Delaware.
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Hybrid schedule offering flexibility while maintaining strong team connection.
- Sophisticated work with meaningful responsibility early in your career.
- Supportive mentorship and professional development.
- Friendly, collegial, and team-oriented environment.
- Opportunity to grow within a respected Delaware legal practice.
- Culture that values autonomy, collaboration, initiative, and high-quality client service.
JPC-1031
Pay: $190,000.00 - $270,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please briefly explain how your experience aligns with this role (optional):
- This hybrid role is located at the Wilmington, DE office. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N
- In what city/state do you currently reside?
- What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.
Experience:
- bankruptcy or restructuring: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- DE bar license (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wilmington, DE 19809