Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors’ Rights Attorney Portland, Maine At Drummond Woodsum, we pride ourselves on being more than just another law firm. We understand that our people are our greatest asset, which is why we’ve intentionally cultivated an environment that promotes personal and professional growth through challenging and interesting work and mentorship, fosters a supportive team atmosphere, recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, and offers benefits that reflect our genuine care for our colleagues. Drummond Woodsum seeks an associate attorney to join its Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors’ Rights team in its Portland, Maine office. While seated within the Trial Services Group, this position blends both litigation and general corporate representation on behalf of a wide array of financial institutions throughout Northern New England. This role is ideal for an attorney with a strong foundation or interest in litigation, whether gained in a law firm, government practice, or through clerking, who is eager to specialize in bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights. As part of our team, you will be involved in a wide range of litigation and advisory matters, including representing debtors, creditors, and other parties in bankruptcy proceedings, representing creditors in commercial and consumer foreclosure and collection matters, advising clients on regulatory compliance and other best practice matters, advising clients on restructuring strategies, handling complex litigation related to bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, and participating in cases in Federal, State, and Tribal courts, as well as before administrative agencies and arbitration panels. What sets Drummond Woodsum apart is our collaborative approach. Our attorneys work closely across practice areas, leveraging collective expertise to tackle complex legal challenges. Our litigation team handles a broad spectrum of cases, providing you with exposure to a variety of substantive legal matters. We are committed to the personal and professional development of our attorneys, offering guidance and a cohesive team environment. If you have top-notch research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, a passion for the law, a strong work ethic, a desire to work closely with others, exceptional client relation skills, and impressive academic credentials, we encourage you to apply. Admission to the Maine bar is strongly preferred. If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we invite you to submit a letter of interest and your resume to hr@dwmlaw.com. No phone calls, please. All inquiries are held in the strictest of confidence. We look forward to hearing from you. We’re committed to providing our team members with the support they need to thrive both personally and professionally, and we are proud to offer the following benefits: Insurance options, including domestic partner coverage, for health (either a co-pay-based plan or HSA with firm contributions), dental, and vision 401(k) plan with pre- or post-tax investment options and firm contributions Wellness support, including partnerships with SoulBeing and Calm, telehealth coverage, and on-site privacy rooms Life insurance coverage at 1.5x your annual salary, plus supplemental voluntary coverage available Leave plans, including paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability Hybrid office option Professional development, including costs for dues and continuing education Firm involvement including: Monthly firm lunch meetings to hear about all areas of the firm Committee participation, such as our Community Service Committee which organizes a drive every December and our public outreach week in July Social gatherings – 2023 included a field day BBQ, a holiday get-together, and our annual Halloween party for our families