gpac | The Recruitment Platform

Associate Attorney - Bankruptcy in Tacoma

Date Posted: 02 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A growing bankruptcy practice is looking to add a Bankruptcy Associate Attorney to its team. This is a remote position for a Washington-licensed attorney who is comfortable working independently while appearing in bankruptcy courts throughout the state.

The practice primarily represents lenders and creditors in bankruptcy matters, with an emphasis on litigation and contested proceedings.

The Practice

  • Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy matters
  • Creditor and lender representation
  • Bankruptcy litigation and contested matters
  • Adversary proceedings
  • Chapter 11 matters
  • Bankruptcy appeals
  • Court appearances throughout Washington
  • Legal research, pleadings and motion practice

What We’re Looking For

  • Washington Bar admission and current good standing
  • Must be physically located in Washington
  • 1–10 years of bankruptcy experience
  • Strong understanding of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 procedures and law
  • Experience representing lenders or creditors preferred
  • 3+ years of bankruptcy litigation experience strongly preferred
  • Experience handling adversary complaints and appeals
  • Chapter 11 experience is a significant plus
  • Multiple state or federal court admissions are a plus
  • Strong writing, research and litigation skills

Compensation & Structure

  • $100,000–$130,000 base salary
  • Eligibility for a discretionary bankruptcy bonus program of up to $11,500 annually
  • 1,920 annual billable-hour requirement
  • Bonus eligibility begins at 2,100 billable hours
  • Remote work environment
  • Court appearances required throughout Washington, primarily in and around the Seattle area

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Subscribe to our blog

DON'T MISS AN EPISODE

SUBSCRIBE NOW
By clicking Send you agree to the gpac privacy policy and Terms of Service and you authorize gpac to contact you regarding gpac’s services at any phone number or email you provide, including via text message using an automated dialing system and/or artificial or prerecorded message.