Overview

Build your bankruptcy and restructuring practice with client responsibility, approximately 1,550 annual billables, and mentorship from experienced practitioners. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily Bohanon Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $85,000 - $135,000 per year A bit about us: We are a growing boutique law firm representing farmers, family-owned businesses, and business owners facing complex financial and legal challenges. Approximately 90% of our work involves bankruptcy, with a blend of Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12 matters, supported by debt restructuring, commercial law, and agricultural legal services. Our practice has more demand than our current team can accommodate, creating an opportunity for an experienced associate to take meaningful responsibility for client matters. You will join a collaborative team with strong internal communication and receive mentorship from experienced practitioners, including a founder recognized for his agricultural bankruptcy expertise. We are investing in modern technology and improved processes. We welcome attorneys who want to deepen their expertise while contributing ideas for the firm's continued growth. Why join us? Compensation up to $125,000 annually for a qualified candidate. Billable target of approximately 30 hours per week, or 1,550 hours annually. Health and other employee benefits. Relocation allowance for the right candidate. Mentorship from experienced bankruptcy and restructuring practitioners. Substantial client demand and meaningful responsibility on active matters. Collaborative environment with strong communication across the team. Professional development and opportunities for increasing autonomy. Active investment in technology and practice workflows. Opportunity to contribute estate or other complementary experience as the firm grows. Job Details Responsibilities 3+ Years of active practice experience Manage assigned bankruptcy, debt restructuring, and related business matters with appropriate senior attorney collaboration. Evaluate client circumstances and help develop practical legal and financial strategies. Research legal issues and draft petitions, schedules, motions, pleadings, orders, and other documents. Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, depositions, hearings, and court proceedings. Assist with Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12 matters, including claims, secured debt, and restructuring issues. Communicate clearly with clients, financial advisers, opposing counsel, courts, and other stakeholders. Conduct prospective-client consultations and help clients understand their options. Manage deadlines, discovery, case progression, and timely client updates. Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. Use the firm's technology and documented procedures to maintain organized files and consistent work product. Contribute ideas to improve workflows and client service. Qualifications JD from an accredited law school. Licensed in Iowa or actively pursuing Iowa licensure. At least three years of attorney experience; five or more years of relevant experience preferred. Relevant experience in bankruptcy and restructuring, commercial litigation, secured lending, loan transactions, state court litigation, real estate, agricultural matters, or business law. Ability to take responsibility for assigned matters and manage deadlines with a meaningful level of independence. Strong research, writing, analytical, and negotiation skills. Effective client communication and sound professional judgment. Understanding of business and financial concepts, with interest in developing agricultural industry knowledge. Comfort using legal technology and adapting to improved systems. Estate or other complementary practice experience welcome. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive