Financial Restructuring Attorney

About the role

Work on some of the most interesting bankruptcy cases in the country. Tasks include the purchase of assets out of bankruptcy; restructuring companies; representing key constituents; handling bankruptcy-related litigation.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with bankruptcy law and related issues (e.g., securities laws, commercial laws)
• Prior experience with complex reorganization cases
• Primary, front-line responsibility
• As much as appropriate: depends on experience and client skills – no preconceived limitation
• Some travel should be expected, although travel varies from case to case
• We expect that under ordinary circumstances all full-time associates will strive to work at least 2,000 hours per year on client matters for which time is recorded (i.e., litigation or transactional matters, including pro bono).

Qualifications

• Outstanding achievement, including excellent law school record, strong references, and proven litigation and writing skills
• Candidates may apply prior to taking the exam but must sit for (and obtain) admission to the California Bar
• A J.D. from an ABA accredited law school is required

Benefits

• Early responsibility and advancement
• Great and committed clients
• Great lawyers to work with
• An open and progressive firm environment
• Totally compensated profit per partner and associate compensation history

Schedule

Not specified

Pay

2026 Annual Salaries
Law School Class Year Salary
2026 $225,000
2025 $225,000
2024 $235,000
2023 $260,000
2022 $310,000
2021 $365,000
2020 $390,000
2019 $420,000
2018 and earlier $435,000