Associate Attorney, Litigation

Responsibilities

• Represent mortgage lenders and investor clients in commercial and residential foreclosure, title disputes and real estate litigation
• Making appearances in state and federal court for routine and contested hearings
• Reviewing incoming litigation and developing case strategy
• Drafting documents and conducting settlement negotiations
• 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, eviction, title disputes, HOA/COA disputes and other matters
• Communicate with clients regularly for updates and case resolution
• Analyze loan files, title reports and other client 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 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