Associate Attorney

Job Description

Position:
Associate Attorney - Foreclosure/Default

• Department Management – Develop and oversee a team of paralegals, including personnel development and workload management.
• System Updates – Working various case files, communication with clients, and processing documents to and from clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Document Review – Review and proofread documents to ensure completeness, sufficiency, and accuracy; approve documents submission to the court, opposing counsel or client.
• Court Attendance – Attend court to represent the firm’s clients in a manner befitting the profession (prepared, timely, professional attire, and conduct is appropriate)
• Escalations – Identify and escalate unusual or complex issues to supervising attorneys and clients.
• Internal and External Communication – Providing clear, professional, and relevant communications to clients, vendors, and colleagues via case management systems, phone, and email.

• Licensing:
  Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois with no disciplinary history in any jurisdiction; being licensed in other jurisdictions is a plus.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 years full-time experience as a practicing attorney where you were required to report to a supervisor either at a multi-attorney law firm or government agency required. Less experience may be considered for exceptional candidates.
• Caseload Management:
  Prime candidates will be responsible for a caseload involving: proactive file and timeline management; daily/weekly court appearances; legal research; drafting pleadings/motions/briefs/regular client communications; staff oversight; and identifying and deploying creative "out of the box" resolutions as necessary.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues, staff, and opposing counsel along with being able to deescalate and resolve issues as they arise.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and an ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Process Oriented:
  Must be process-oriented with attention to detail and have a strong work ethic.
• Legal Knowledge:
  An understanding of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, the Supreme Court Rules, Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law, bankruptcy law, and/or the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a plus

200 N. LaSalle St., Suite 1880, Chicago, IL 60601

Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm - we are willing to accommodate and provide reasonable flexibility.

• Compensation:
  Base salary range $80,000 - $110,000 with potential merit raises based on business volume
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health insurance with the firm covering 75% of the employee PPO plan cost (Additional plans are available that include employer contributions), along with dental and vision plan options at attractive rates.
• Generous PTO:
  Unlimited personal time off, and paid holidays.
• Retirement Plans: 401k plan and Safe Harbor Employer match.
• Life Insurance:
  Employer paid life insurance policy
• Professional Growth:
  Ongoing support for career development and networking.

Background Check:
All firm employees are required to pass comprehensive background checks.