Bankruptcy Attorney (On or Off-Track Position Available)

With more than 200 attorneys from offices in Houston, The Woodlands, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles and Shreveport, Kean Miller serves the legal needs of the people, businesses, and industries that drive the regional economy. 

Kean Miller is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Attorney to work in our downtown Houston office. This role is open to both on-track and off-track candidates. Off-track candidates seeking a reduced hour schedule are encouraged to apply as well.

Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.   

Responsibilities: 

• Assist clients across a wide variety of industries while finding practical solutions in distressed financial situations
• Represent clients in Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcies, including complex Chapter 11 cases, secured creditors, official committees, unsecured creditors, and Chapter 7 trustees
• Utilize expertise in handling complex workouts and restructurings
•  Review client documents and advise clients on how to protect assets 
• Assist with case preparation, legal research, writing, briefing, courtroom support and presentation
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, proofs of claims, etc.
• Must have the ability to communicate with Trustees, Bankruptcy Courts, Local Counsel and Debtors’ Attorneys
• Attend creditor meetings and other court hearings 

Requirements 

• Licensed to practice in Texas
• Minimum 3-5 years practicing in the area of Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcy 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Detail oriented 
• Critical thinker 
• Excellent business judgment and high-level professionalism 

Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and excellent references.  Candidates must demonstrate the ability and the desire to interact with Kean Miller’s clients and to further develop client and referral relationships.  The successful candidate should have a track record of high achievement, the desire to work in a fast-paced challenging environment and the ability to work as part of a team.  

What Kean Miller Offers 

We offer a people-driven culture, meaningful work, a well-defined path to partnership, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability, dental, vision coverage and 401(k).

Kean Miller is committed to supporting and encouraging our attorneys though our mentor program as well as our robust in-house attorney development program. We provide professional development in the areas of client relationships and business development, practice skills, business and financial skills, and personal development.

How to Apply 

Please submit a resume, transcript and writing sample to mary.coghlan@keanmiller.com. All submissions are held in the strictest confidence.

The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws and strictly prohibits, and does not tolerate, discrimination against employees, applicants, and others based upon race, color, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, transsexual status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, religion, creed, genetic tests or genetic information, sickle cell trait, or any other status, characteristic, or activity protected by applicable law. This applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, discipline, and discharge.