Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Associate – Minneapolis, MN

Overview

Stinson LLP seeks a highly motivated associate with one (1) to three (3) years of experience to join our Minneapolis, Minnesota office. Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

Stinson’s bankruptcy attorneys enjoy a truly national, high-profile practice and work to develop effective business solutions that reflect our clients’ visions and goals. Our firm’s national practice consistently creates strategies for clients of all sizes across a broad spectrum of industries, such as real estate, hospitality, healthcare, nonprofit, agriculture, energy, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, professional sports, and the transportation and automotive industries.

Stinson’s Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights practice understands all dimensions of insolvency issues, whether in bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings, state court receiverships, or out-of-court restructurings. Our Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights practice has consistently been ranked as a National Tier 1 Practice by U.S. News and Best Lawyers.

Qualified candidates will have a strong and sincere interest in bankruptcy practice and possess the ability to handle sophisticated bankruptcy and creditors’ rights work at a national level.

Qualifications

Required:

Active Minnesota licensure or the ability to waive into practice in Minnesota is required. One (1) to three (3) years of bankruptcy/creditors’ rights experience or relevant experience is preferred. Superior academic performance and excellent research, writing and analytical skills are required.

Our associate compensation structure has two components: (1) a base salary (based on an 1850 billable hour target) and (2) a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. The salary range for this role is $190,000 – $200,000. The salary range for this position is based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. The range is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individual’s unique qualifications and experience.

We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Medical savings accounts
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave for various reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and personal and/or family health; generous paid military leave
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships and CLE expenses
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discount program

Stinson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks of all individuals offered employment.

Please apply online at  When applying, please upload a resume, cover letter, unofficial law school transcript and a writing sample. For questions, contact our Attorney Recruiting Team at

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