Bankruptcy Attorney (IL)

We are seeking a detail-oriented, and empathetic Bankruptcy Attorney to manage consumer and/or commercial bankruptcy cases from inception through discharge. The attorney must be capable of working within our operating environment (e.g., use of CRM System, time reporting, client support, etc.). The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, navigating Chapter 7, 11, and 13 proceedings (immediately Chapter 11 for non-individuals). You will be responsible for advising clients facing severe financial distress, safeguarding their rights against predatory collections, and guiding them toward lasting financial recovery. This role requires a seamless blend of precise transactional document preparation, sharp courtroom litigation, and compassionate communication. Finally, you must be actively licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Illinois. Key Responsibilities Petition & Schedule Preparation: Draft, review, and file highly technical bankruptcy petitions, schedules of assets/liabilities, statement of financial affairs, and means testing disclosures. Client facing communications are requested, required or expected. Court Representation: Represent clients at 341 Meetings of Creditors, confirmation hearings, relief from stay motions, and adversarial proceedings. Creditor Negotiation: Enforce automatic stay provisions, stop stop creditor harassment, and negotiate reaffirmation agreements, lien strip-offs, or modified repayment plans. Case Man