Associate Attorney, Litigation

Overview

Associate Attorney, Litigation

This role represents mortgage lenders and investor clients in commercial and residential foreclosure, title disputes, and real estate litigation. Responsibilities include appearances in state and federal court for routine and contested hearings, review of incoming litigation, development of case strategy, drafting legal documents, and settlement negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of contested matters for residential and commercial mortgage lenders and investors.
• Appear in court and argue motions required for the successful completion of routine and contested foreclosure, eviction, title disputes, HOA/COA disputes, and other related matters.
• Communicate with clients regularly to provide updates and support case resolution.
• Analyze loan files, title reports, and other client documents.
• Draft motions and prepare written discovery and responses.
• Develop case strategy to support litigation goals.
• Conduct settlement negotiations as part of case resolution efforts.

Requirements

• J.D. degree.
• Licensed in Illinois and in good standing with the Illinois Bar.
• Minimum 2 years relevant litigation experience.
• Minimum 2 years motion practice experience.
• Minimum 2 years courtroom experience.
• Knowledge of Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law.
• Knowledge of Illinois Code of Civil Procedure and Supreme Court Rules.
• Previous experience with foreclosure litigation involving residential and commercial property.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Effectively manage time and priorities.
• Strong legal writing skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate written and oral information.
• Ability to work independently or in a group/team setting.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to interact and communicate well with clients, staff, peers, and management at all levels.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, talk, or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Normal office working conditions.
• Quiet to moderate noise level.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package.
• Salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Remote: Yes (Telecommute: Yes)

Visa/Work Authorization

• Sponsor Visa: No.
• All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.
• No employment sponsorship or support will be provided for this position.
• Immigration sponsorship/support is not available, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT plans, NIV categories (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1), H-1B registration, or visa sponsorship.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future.

Additional Information

• Start Date: Immediate.
• Expiry Date: 09 Sep, 26.
• Posted On: 11 Jun, 26.
• Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee may perform other related duties as needed.