Join a 70-year legacy of legal excellence with one of Michigan’s most respected creditor rights firms. The team is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its high-performing Bankruptcy Department, where you’ll work side by side with seasoned attorneys on complex creditor representation, bankruptcy, and foreclosure matters. This is your chance to own your docket, sharpen your litigation skills, and make an immediate impact in a firm that values integrity, collaboration, and results. If you’re organized, confident, and ready to grow your career in a place where your work matters, this is where you belong.

Join the firm where you’ll build your skills, grow your career, and work alongside some of the most experienced attorneys in Michigan’s creditor rights field. Apply Today!

Salary Range: $80,000 – $110,000 / Year DOE

Benefits:

• Annual Holiday bonus and 25% origination bonus for new matters or recurring clients
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor match
• PTO + 7 paid holidays
• Cell phone and travel stipend
• Culture: Relaxed yet professional environment; collaborative team with a sense of humor, occasional dogs in the office, and partners who value people as much as performance.

Associate Attorney Responsibilities:

• Manage a personal docket of bankruptcy cases involving creditor representation.
• Handle hearings before administrative bodies and state/federal judges.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, and other court documents accurately and efficiently.
• Oversee case timelines, task assignments, and deadlines to ensure smooth progress of all matters.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court staff, and opposing counsel.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic support to senior attorneys.
• Collaborate with partners and staff within a team-oriented bankruptcy department.
• Use Clio and other firm systems to manage files, track progress, and ensure compliance with internal procedures.

Associate Attorney Requirements:

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum 2 years of bankruptcy law experience
• Strong understanding of bankruptcy procedures and court filings.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license for court appearances.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Clio experience preferred.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple cases at once.
• Must be local to the Metro Detroit area or willing to relocate.
• Prior experience in creditor representation or bankruptcy litigation preferred
• Confident handling hearings and client communications independently preferred
• Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced, project-based environment preferred
• A collaborative personality with a good sense of humor and fits in with a close-knit team that enjoys its work preferred

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