Litigation Attorney - Remote

Overview

This position involves residential and commercial foreclosures, title disputes, title curative actions, and other real estate and financial services matters within a positive team environment. You will make appearances in court for routine and contested hearings, develop case strategy, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, conduct settlement negotiations while having autonomy to strategize on best outcomes for your cases. The ideal candidate will have a minimum 1-3 years of real estate and foreclosure litigation experience and will join a team ready to guide, support and collaborate. The firm provides a partnership track for all candidates who demonstrate excellence and growth. The position allows the employee to work remote with a flexible schedule and provides exposure to a wide variety of interesting case assignments. The firm prides itself on providing a quality work/life balance.

In Short

• Manage case load of contested matters on behalf of residential and commercial mortgage lenders and investors.
• Appear in court and argue motions necessary to the successful completion of both routine and contested foreclosure, title disputes, HOA/COA disputes and other matters.
• Communicate with clients regularly for updates and case resolution.
• Analyze loan files, title reports and other documents. Draft motions and prepare written discovery and responses.

Requirements

• J.D. degree, licensed in Illinois and in good standing with the Illinois Bar
• Minimum 1-3 years relevant Litigation experience involving mortgage foreclosure, creditor rights and civil litigation is preferred
• Knowledge of Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure process is required
• Knowledge of Illinois Code of Civil Procedure and Supreme Court Rules

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Leave
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Birthday Paid Time Off
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance
• Baby Bonding Leave
• Employer Paid Life Insurance