Associate Attorney – Bankruptcy

The Mortgage Law Firm

. Represent creditors in consumer and commercial bankruptcy matters .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-Level💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bankruptcy law, including representation of creditors in various bankruptcy proceedings and strong legal research and drafting skills. Proficient in managing high-volume caseloads while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and court procedures.

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Juris Doctor DegreeActive Bar LicenseUnited States Bankruptcy Code KnowledgeLegal Research and Drafting SkillsBankruptcy Case Management

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Hard Skills

Bankruptcy RepresentationLegal DraftingNegotiationAnalytical SkillsAdvocacyCase Strategy DevelopmentCompliance Risk IdentificationBankruptcy Pleadings PreparationCourt Appearance ManagementHigh-Volume Caseload Management

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationClient CommunicationTeam CollaborationTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordOutlookTeamsAdobe AcrobatWestlawElectronic Court Filing SystemsTime-Billing SoftwareCase-Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar License in Good StandingAdmission to United States Bankruptcy Court

Industry Keywords

Chapter 7Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 13Creditor RemediesMotions for Relief from StayProofs of ClaimContested MattersAdversary ProceedingsMortgage Default Servicing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent creditors in consumer and commercial bankruptcy matters
Manage an assigned portfolio from referral through resolution, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 matters
Analyze petitions, schedules, statements, plans, claims, notices, motions, court orders, and docket activity
Develop and execute case strategies consistent with applicable law, client instructions, investor requirements, court rules, and firm procedures
Monitor bankruptcy dockets and deadlines and communicate actionable events promptly
Maintain accurate updates in firm and client systems
Identify and escalate legal, compliance, client, deadline, or reputational risks
Draft, review, revise, and file bankruptcy pleadings, motions, objections, proofs of claim, notices, declarations, briefs, stipulations, and proposed orders
Represent creditors in contested matters and adversary proceedings
Evaluate bankruptcy plans and recommend objections, negotiated treatment, or other action
Review payment histories, loan documents, security instruments, assignments, title information, escrow records, fees, and advances
Negotiate resolutions, stipulations, adequate-protection arrangements, and plan treatment
Attend bankruptcy hearings, status conferences, mediations, evidentiary proceedings, trials, and other court appearances
Prepare for hearings and coordinate local appearance counsel
Communicate hearing results, deadlines, and action items to clients and internal teams
Review, audit, edit, and approve bankruptcy work product prepared by support staff
Provide legal direction, training, and practical guidance to attorneys, paralegals, and staff
Maintain state-, district-, and judge-specific templates and guidance
Participate in quality reviews, client audits, corrective action planning, and process-improvement initiatives
Serve as legal point of contact for assigned matters and respond to client questions and escalations
Research federal bankruptcy law, state law, local rules, standing orders, and judge-specific requirements
Monitor legal and procedural developments and recommend practice updates
Record billable time and participate in client meetings, internal meetings, continuing legal education, and professional development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Active bar license in good standing in at least one of: California, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, or Washington
Minimum of five years licensed to practice law in at least one qualifying state
Experience representing creditors in bankruptcy proceedings
Admission to the applicable United States Bankruptcy Court or ability to obtain required federal admissions
Strong working knowledge of the United States Bankruptcy Code, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, local bankruptcy rules, and creditor remedies
Ability to manage a high-volume caseload, competing deadlines, court appearances, and client reporting requirements with limited supervision
Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, negotiation, advocacy, and oral communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw or similar legal research platforms, electronic court filing systems, and time-billing or case-management software
Substantial experience representing institutional creditors in bankruptcy matters (preferred)
Experience with Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13; motions for relief from stay; plan objections; proofs of claim; contested matters; and adversary proceedings (preferred)
Experience with mortgage default servicing, foreclosure, title, real property, loss mitigation, or related creditors' rights matters (preferred)
Experience supervising, training, or reviewing paralegals, legal assistants, or junior attorneys (preferred)
Admission in more than one state or ability and willingness to obtain additional federal court admissions (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position
Fully remote work option
Continuing legal education and other professional development activities