Associate

About the role

This position is an immediate opening for an experienced associate within Burr & Forman’s Wilmington, DE office. Specializing in corporate bankruptcy and creditors’ rights matters, as well as commercial litigation in federal and state courts, the associate will handle all aspects of the firm’s practice in Delaware.

Responsibilities

- Handle all aspects of the firm’s practice in Delaware. - Specialize in corporate bankruptcy and creditors’ rights matters. - Handle commercial litigation in federal and state courts. - Conduct thorough legal research. - Write clear and persuasive legal documents. - Organize and prioritize tasks effectively. - Analyze complex legal issues and develop sound strategies.

Requirements

- J.D. degree from an accredited law school. - Membership in the Delaware State Bar. - Excellent academic credentials. - Strong research, writing, organizational, and analytical skills. - Qualified to practice law in Delaware.

Qualifications

- Service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic. - Highly collaborative culture that values individual contributions.

Benefits

Burr & Forman offers a comprehensive benefits package including: - Comprehensive health insurance, dental, and vision insurance. - Group term life and disability insurance. - A 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services. - Paid time off. - Free wellness and mental health services.

Pay

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic.