Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

Dore Rothberg Law, PC (DRL) is looking for a detail-oriented attorney interested in working primarily on creditor-side bankruptcy matters. In particular, this role will advise oil & gas service companies on restructuring, unsecured creditors, creditors rights, litigation, collections, and mineral lien disputes.

DRL values teamwork and flexibility. The ideal candidate will be willing to jump in and help wherever needed. Our firm culture revolves around 6 core values, which define what our clients can expect from us and what we expect from one another: (1) Problem Solvers, (2) Innovation, (3) Trusted, (4) Diversity, (5) Responsive, and (6) Community.

Qualifications and Requirements: This job might be for you if: You are an organized, proactive, energetic and hardworking team player.

You don’t yell, get angry frequently, throw staplers, talk down to your staff, or think you are better than other employees simply because you are “an attorney”. You have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other attorneys, paralegal staff, and clients. You are a really effective negotiator of pre-suit files and claims, without being an aggressive jerk. You have the ability to organize and prioritize workload; you possess good judgment in decision-making to adequately and efficiently meet deadlines.

You want a structured office with carefully thought-out policies and systems, which you would be delighted to follow, because you like structure. You take initiative in handling projects and anticipating what needs to be done next. You have the ability to multitask with an attention to detail You want to work with a law firm with an excellent staff of 28 people that actually enjoy coming to work and enjoy each other’s company.

You want a generous benefits package including 401(K), a hybrid schedule, health insurance, and other great benefits. You have a “Type – A” personality and are ridiculously organized to a fault. Nothing ever falls off your “to do list” because that would drive you nuts.

You have a strong work ethic and you are driven to reach goals that are set for you, or you set for yourself. You do not mind being challenged to improve yourself, both professionally and personally, by your fellow attorneys and other employees. You have the ability to adapt to ever changing priorities.

You have an ability to evaluate a problem and present recommended solutions to your client and your other team members. You have excellent people skills in dealing with team members and business clients, as well as opposing counsel, experts, court personnel, witnesses and vendors. Education and Experience We're looking for a driven attorney with at least 5 years of experience and 2-3 years of experience on bankruptcy or creditors rights issues.

This is not a role for brand new lawyers. You should know that practical experience and proven proficiency may be even more highly regarded, since that’s how the founder of the firm started out. Top 50% GPA preferred but not required.

Strong legal writing experience. Practical extracurricular experience (Law Review, journal, moot court, mock trial, etc) are preferred but not required. If you're the right person for this role, please apply on LinkedIn and email the following to Cathy Sutherland (csutherlanddorelaw.com) w/ the subject line "Associate Attorney Position": Cover letter addressed to Brent Dore that outlines why you believe you are the right person for this position. Resume Unofficial law school transcript Additional Details & Benefits Competitive salary ($95,000.00 - $110,000.00) with reasonable billable hour expectations (1300/yr) Quarterly bonus opportunities (origination, hours over minimum, team incentives) Medical/dental/vision insurance 401k program with company match Hybrid work schedule Technical Skills Our firm uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Centerbase, and NetDocuments, among other programs.