Attorney - Foreclosure (IL) - Litigation
Overview
An established creditors' rights law firm with a multi-state presence is seeking a Foreclosure Attorney licensed in Illinois with at least 5 years of litigation experience. The firm represents institutional clients including lenders, mortgage servicers, credit unions, banks, hedge funds, and investors, focusing on managing and resolving delinquent or underperforming loans through aggressive legal strategies.
Responsibilities
- Draft and review legal documents for second-level review by the Supervising Attorney
- Organize case files, track legal deadlines, and coordinate with paralegals and legal assistants on case logistics
- Shadow senior or supervising attorneys during appearances in mediation, court, and sheriff’s sales
- Assist with preparation for legal appearances
- Collaborate with members of the state team
- Actively participate in weekly state meetings
- Engage in weekly one-on-one meetings with the Supervising Attorney
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
- Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing in all jurisdictions
- Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience
- Ability to work collaboratively in a congenial, team-oriented environment
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and adapt to continual change
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Four weeks of paid time off starting from day one, increasing with tenure
- Paid parental and grandparent leave
- Seven paid company holidays plus your birthday off annually
- Comprehensive healthcare insurance options including health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and AD&D coverage
- Company-covered term life insurance, AD&D insurance, and employee assistance program
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Extensive training and development opportunities
- Flexible work schedules including in-office, hybrid, and remote options
Location
- Illinois (licensed to practice required)