Bankruptcy Litigation Associate – Junior/Mid-Level

Ice Miller LLP is seeking a junior to mid-level Bankruptcy Associate to join our growing Wilmington, DE office. This role offers the opportunity to support a sophisticated bankruptcy and restructuring practice handling complex matters for national and regional clients.  The associate will work closely with senior attorneys on complex bankruptcy proceedings representing a broad range of stakeholders, including debtors, secured lenders, creditors’ committees, and unsecured creditors. Matters routinely involve high-stakes litigation and contested issues in Chapter 11 cases.

The ideal candidate will have experience:

• Supporting complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings for national and regional clients
• Representing debtors, secured lenders, creditors' committees, and unsecured creditors
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and related filings and participating in court proceedings
• Collaborating with attorneys across offices and practice groups on restructuring matters

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Two (2) to four (4) years of bankruptcy or restructuring experience within a law firm environment
• Experience in Chapter 11 matters and creditor-side representation
• Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills
• Delaware bankruptcy experience 
• A J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active and in good standing bar admission to the Delaware state bar
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation in a collegial, mid-size firm environment
• Quality benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming
• A supportive culture centered on mentorship, advancement, and innovation

Please include a resume listing all significant and relevant experiences, a cover letter, and a law school transcript.

We are not accepting third party submissions for this role. 

For any questions, please contact Sr. Manager of Legal Recruitment; Jill Antolini at [email protected].

Ice Miller LLP embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth.  To maintain our culture, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve our clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential. Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.