Bankruptcy & Litigation Associate

Kaufman & Canoles could be the perfect business law firm for you. You will find success – and great satisfaction – if your vision for your own career matches up with our core values: forward-thinking, hard-working, progressive, entrepreneurial and a can-do spirit. An energizing and professional work environment, Kaufman & Canoles offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing/401(k)
• Generous Leave Benefits
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement

Kaufman & Canoles is an equal opportunity employer.

The Kaufman & Canoles Richmond office is seeking a highly qualified Litigation Associate.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare court pleadings including drafting motions and responses and filing and answering discovery requests in General District Court, Circuit Court, and/or Federal Court.
• Research and draft memoranda of law and briefs.
• Participate in pretrial and trial hearings in General District Court, Circuit Court, and/or Federal Court and proceedings before various state and federal agencies. Prepare attorneys and clients for trials, depositions, and other court and administrative proceedings.
• Participate in preparation of appeal briefs, responses and attorney preparation for oral arguments.

Required Skills and Preferences:

• Two or more years of litigation experience preferred. Some experience or interest in employment law, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring preferred.
• Superb research and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and matter management skills.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Connection to the Richmond area preferred.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with an outstanding academic record.
• Admission to the Virginia Bar.
• Additional bar admission in Maryland, DC, and/or North Carolina desirable.
• Must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• During employment, must meet requirement for continuing licensure for law practice; some opportunities for obtaining in-house CLE through Kaufman & Canoles will be available.