Lateral hires are an essential component of the firm’s strategy for growth. In the recent decade, Morris James has successfully attracted a diverse group of lateral partners and associates in a range of practice areas who appreciate the firm’s reputation for high caliber work, ethics, and integrity.  Morris James has achieved standing as among the foremost law firms in Delaware, in part due to recognition in client- and peer-vetted publications, including Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America®, Delaware Magazine’s Top Lawyers, Delaware Super Lawyers, and numerous others.

In addition to a thriving, friendly, and collegial working environment, attorneys new to Morris James can expect a speedy and efficient transition, due to our robust technology and the high level of support provided by our professional staff.

Cultivating Avenues of Growth

Business development support. Tools to expand your practice.

Business Development

Business development is a priority at Morris James. Attorneys are expected to cultivate avenues of growth in their individual practices. The firm assists attorneys in this effort in a variety of ways, including support from professional staff, the use of advanced technology for client relationship development and client communications, budget allocations for marketing and business development activities, opportunities to speak at appropriate venues and to write on legal topics, and to serve with professional and community-related groups and organizations.

Cutting Edge

At the forefront among Delaware law firms

Technology

Morris James has invested heavily in our technology infrastructure and we are at the forefront among Delaware law firms in the use and application of technology. We have developed a proprietary client database, and a sophisticated eDiscovery methodology. We offer podcasting, videoconferencing, a simulated courtroom, blogs, client e-alerts, and a fully integrated website and intranet.

“Life’s too short to work with people you don’t like or respect.”

— Keith E. Donovan, Morris James Managing Partner
Hiring Process

Discrete & Professional

Morris James is a preeminent Delaware firm that provides excellent service to sophisticated clients on important matters. Morris James prides itself on a culture of collegiality, collaboration, and connection. Morris James provides all attorneys the opportunity for mentorship. Our location in Delaware allows for close connection firmwide as all offices are within 1.5 hours of one another, providing multiple opportunities for attorneys throughout the firm to socialize and collaborate. Our size allows us to grow our young attorneys into capable leaders. Because of this, we are looking for candidates who are intelligent, curious, creative, self-directed, with an entrepreneurial spirit and a sincere interest in practicing in Delaware.

Morris James makes every effort to decide the suitability of individual candidates for our practice and our culture as quickly as possible. The interview process is conducted discreetly and efficiently.

Contacts & Openings

Offering a Competitive Edge

Job Openings

Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Attorney

Morris James LLP seeks applications for an attorney in its Wilmington, Delaware office with 5-8 years of relevant experience to join its dynamic and sophisticated Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in all phases of Chapter 11 proceedings, representing debtors, lenders, official committees, and discrete creditors. Applicants should have experience drafting documents, such as motions and briefs, with strong legal research and writing skills, and demonstrate superior communication, oral advocacy, and organizational skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Delaware. A financial or business background is a plus.

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Director of Attorney Recruiting

Jennifer R. Lucas-Ross
Jennifer R. Lucas-Ross
Director of Attorney Recruiting
302.888.6949
jlucas-ross@morrisjames.com
LATERAL ASSOCIATE INQUIRIES

We welcome resumés from all interested lateral associate applicants. Please submit your resumé with a cover letter through the applicant portal. We will be in touch if we have an open position that fits your qualifications.

Check our applicant portal regularly for updated openings.

Applicant Portal

Please contact Jennifer Lucas-Ross at
jlucas-ross@morrisjames.com
with any questions.

Morris James LLP Recruiting
3205 Avenue North Boulevard
Suite 100
Wilmington, Delaware 19803
P: 302.888.6800

Morris James is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. and not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment.

Non-Discrimination/Anti-Harassment Statement

It is the policy of the firm to maintain a working environment free from any form of harassment and/or unlawful discrimination. Each individual has the right to work in an environment that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, genetic information, religion, marital or familial status, civil union status, source of income, military status, status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran, age or disability. This policy applies to all conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, placement, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, terminations, and terms of employment.

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