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Hoglund & Mrozik, P.L.L.C. is a premier law firm in Minnesota. We are looking for a candidate who is eager to gain a fulfilling law career. This attorney would have the unique opportunity to split their time between the consumer bankruptcy and criminal defense practice areas.
Our firm has an excellent support staff which allows a candidate the opportunity to focus on the fostering of relationships with their clients and ultimately, a high-level legal career. Our attorneys with 70+ years of combined experience offer unparalleled mentorship for attorneys just starting out.
Our ideal candidate would possess the following skills:
· Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
· Readiness to work in a high-paced environment
· Ability to work both independently and on a team
· Devotion to meeting the highest standards of excellence and serving clients
Requirements
· Law Degree and Minnesota Bar admission required
· Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, oral and written communications
Duties
· Meeting with clients
· Legal analysis
· Court appearances
Pay: $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- MN Bar License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Hoglund & Mrozik, P.L.L.C. is a premier law firm in Minnesota. We are looking for a candidate who is eager to gain a fulfilling law career. This attorney would have the unique opportunity to split their time between the consumer bankruptcy and criminal defense practice areas.
Our firm has an excellent support staff which allows a candidate the opportunity to focus on the fostering of relationships with their clients and ultimately, a high-level legal career. Our attorneys with 70+ years of combined experience offer unparalleled mentorship for attorneys just starting out.
Our ideal candidate would possess the following skills:
· Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
· Readiness to work in a high-paced environment
· Ability to work both independently and on a team
· Devotion to meeting the highest standards of excellence and serving clients
Requirements
· Law Degree and Minnesota Bar admission required
· Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, oral and written communications
Duties
· Meeting with clients
· Legal analysis
· Court appearances
Pay: $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- MN Bar License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in bankruptcy attorney jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active state bar admission in good standing
- Experience with Chapter 7, Chapter 11, or Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings
- Familiarity with the Bankruptcy Code, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and local court rules
- Ability to draft and file petitions, plans of reorganization, and adversary complaints
- Experience representing debtors, creditors, trustees, or committees in bankruptcy matters
- Proficiency with case management software and electronic court filing systems
Tips for Your Bankruptcy Attorney Job Search
Tailor your resume for practice area
Distinguish whether your experience skews debtor-side, creditor-side, or corporate restructuring. Hiring partners read for that distinction immediately, so your resume summary and bullet points should name the side of the table you've worked from and the case complexity you've handled.
Highlight adversarial courtroom experience
Many bankruptcy attorneys primarily handle transactional work, so if you've appeared at 341 meetings, argued motions to lift the automatic stay, or conducted 2004 examinations, call that out explicitly. It differentiates you from candidates whose experience stops at drafting petitions.
Target firms by their case volume profile
A boutique restructuring firm handling mega-chapter-11s wants different credentials than a consumer bankruptcy shop processing high-volume Chapter 7 filings. Read recent press on a firm's notable matters and match your cover letter to the complexity and industry of cases they actually take.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists bankruptcy attorney openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for technical restructuring questions
Expect interviewers at restructuring-focused firms to probe your fluency with absolute priority rule exceptions, cramdown mechanics, and DIP financing terms. Walk through at least one real matter where you analyzed priority disputes or negotiated plan confirmation, so your answers are grounded in lived deal experience.
Negotiate using bar admission and court history
If you're admitted in multiple districts or have a strong standing in a high-volume bankruptcy court like Delaware or the Southern District of New York, that admission status is a concrete credential to reference when discussing compensation and seniority, not just a line on your resume.
Bankruptcy Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most bankruptcy attorneys?
Frost Brown Todd, United States Department of Justice, and Padgett Law are hiring the most bankruptcy attorneys right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at firms with active restructuring practices and financial institutions managing distressed loan portfolios.
How many bankruptcy attorney jobs are remote?
About 54% of bankruptcy attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though this varies significantly by role type. Transactional and advisory work, such as drafting reorganization plans or advising creditors committees, tends to be more remote-compatible than litigation-heavy roles that require regular court appearances and in-person depositions.
How do you become a bankruptcy attorney?
You earn a Juris Doctor, pass the bar exam in your target state, and then build experience through clerkships, law firm associate positions, or in-house roles that handle creditor-debtor matters. Clerking for a bankruptcy judge gives you exceptional exposure to contested matters and judicial reasoning. Many practitioners also pursue additional training through the American Bankruptcy Institute or similar organizations to deepen their technical fluency.
How do you get hired as a bankruptcy attorney with little experience?
Focus on roles at high-volume consumer bankruptcy firms, where associates learn by handling a large number of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings from day one. A bankruptcy-focused law school clinic, a clerkship in a bankruptcy court, or even paralegal-level work in a restructuring group gives you procedural familiarity that hiring attorneys value. Emphasize any coursework in commercial law, secured transactions, or corporate reorganization when you apply.
What does the bankruptcy attorney interview process look like?
Most firms begin with a screening call focused on your practice history and the specific types of proceedings you've handled, followed by one or two rounds of substantive interviews with partners or senior associates. You'll likely be asked to walk through a representative matter in detail, explain how you analyzed a complex priority or discharge issue, and demonstrate familiarity with local court rules and judge-specific preferences at whatever venue the firm practices in most heavily.
Where can I find and apply to bankruptcy attorney jobs?
You can find and apply to bankruptcy attorney jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your practice area, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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