Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Attorney

Pay: $190,000.00 - $270,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a sophisticated Delaware bankruptcy and restructuring practice handling meaningful Chapter 11 work.
• Work on complex matters with real responsibility, strong mentorship, and direct project ownership.
• Build your career in Delaware, one of the most important legal markets for corporate and business disputes.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
• Competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and bonus opportunities based on experience.
• Be part of a collaborative, highly respected law firm environment where attorneys are supported and challenged.

Location

This is a hybrid role based in Wilmington, Delaware, with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote each week. Local candidates in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland are preferred.

Note

Candidates must be admitted to practice in Delaware and should have 1+ years of relevant bankruptcy, restructuring, litigation, or Chapter 11 related experience. Strong legal research, writing, communication, organization, and project ownership skills are essential.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a well-established Delaware law firm known for sophisticated legal work, strong client service, and a collaborative culture where attorneys can grow, take ownership, and build lasting careers. Our team values integrity, initiative, excellent lawyering, and a sincere commitment to helping clients navigate complex legal matters.

Job Description

• Handle bankruptcy and restructuring matters with a focus on Chapter 11 proceedings.
• Draft, review, and analyze pleadings, motions, briefs, and related legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop persuasive written analysis.
• Support attorneys and clients on complex business, financial, and restructuring issues.
• Manage projects, deadlines, filings, and matter-related responsibilities with attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, clients, and other parties involved in active matters.
• Take ownership of assignments while working closely with a collaborative attorney team.
• Contribute to a practice group known for sophisticated Delaware legal work.

Qualifications

• Delaware Bar admission required.
• 1+ years of relevant legal experience required.
• Experience or familiarity with Chapter 11 proceedings strongly preferred.
• Bankruptcy, restructuring, commercial litigation, debtor-side, financial, or business-related experience preferred.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills required.
• Strong academic credentials preferred.
• Must be organized, responsive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be collegial, professional, and interested in practicing law in Delaware.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Hybrid schedule offering flexibility while maintaining strong team connection.
• Sophisticated work with meaningful responsibility early in your career.
• Supportive mentorship and professional development.
• Friendly, collegial, and team-oriented environment.
• Opportunity to grow within a respected Delaware legal practice.
• Culture that values autonomy, collaboration, initiative, and high-quality client service.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves:DE bar license, 1+ yrs bankruptcy or restructuring exp,

• Nice to haves:Preferred Chapter 11 familiarity, bankruptcy/restructuring experience, debtor-side experience, financial/business background, and local DE/PA/MD candidate.

• Additional context: Relocation- [unsure]. Packages - [unsure]

• Salary Bands:

  • 1-2 years relevant experience: $190K-$215K

  • 3 years relevant experience: $215K-$235K

  • 4 years relevant experience: $235K-$255K

  • 5 years strong directly relevant bankruptcy/restructuring experience: $255K-$270K

Submission Email: Jennifer - JLucas-Ross@morrisjames.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Delaware law firm seeking a Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Attorney with 1-5 years of experience. Must have Delaware Bar admission, excellent research/writing skills, project ownership ability, and Chapter 11 familiarity. Hybrid in Wilmington, DE, with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote; local DE/PA/MD candidates preferred.

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• Client job title: Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Attorney

• Location: Wilmington, DE

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 1

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