Mid-Senior Bankruptcy Litigation Attorney -Minneapolis, MN
About the role
Founded in 1965, Messerli Kramer is a Top 20 Minnesota law firm with locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Plymouth, Wisconsin and Nebraska. The firm has a hard‑earned reputation in the business community for providing sound, reasoned and comprehensive legal services, emphasizing lasting client relationships and pragmatic solutions. Messerli Kramer serves individuals and businesses through three distinct divisions and represents clients across practice groups including Banking and Finance, Business Litigation, Corporate and Estate Planning, Commercial Real Estate, and Family Law.
Responsibilities
- Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents
- Conduct written and deposition discovery
- Mediate and negotiate case settlements
- Represent financial institutions in bankruptcy and creditor rights disputes, recovering funds and assets
- Perform strong legal research, writing, and critical thinking; provide excellent verbal and written advocacy at motion hearings and trial
- Organize, prioritize, and multi‑task effectively
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years of bankruptcy and commercial litigation experience
- Experience dealing with complex business litigation with an emphasis in bankruptcy matters
- Experience representing financial institutions regarding bankruptcy and creditor rights disputes, recovering funds and assets
- Experience conducting written and deposition discovery
- Experience mediating and negotiating case settlements
- Ability to prepare pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents
- Very strong legal writing and analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong critical thinking ability
- High academic achievement
- Strong verbal and written advocacy
- Self‑motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
- Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions
- Team player who motivates and educates other team members
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- HSA & FSA Accounts
- Employer contribution to HSA if enrolled in a High‑Deductible Health Insurance plan
- 401(k) with 4% company contribution (after 1 year of service)
- Paid time off
- Paid company holidays
- Company‑paid Basic Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Marketing & Business Development budget
- Bar license and CLE reimbursements
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Gym reimbursement
- Parking reimbursement
Pay
Base compensation will vary based on level of experience. Associate compensation range $160,000‑$220,000. Associate Attorneys are also eligible for monthly source and annual discretionary bonus incentives based on performance.
Schedule
Hybrid Remote Schedule