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Chicago office of our client seeks bankruptcy attorney with 1-3 years of experience. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in Illinois. Legal

Must be efficient, organized, and able to communicate effectively with clients. Candidate must be personable and able to handle a large case volume.

Chicago office of our client seeks junior bankruptcy attorney with 1-2 years of experience. Legal

Must have a law degree from a top 25 law school and a 3.2 GPA.

Take a look at the intellectuals at this mid-sized Chicago firm and you'll look no further. The city's best kept secret, this firm attracts superb talent and has been ranked as one of the elite law firms with respect to academic credentials. It is careful in its selection of attorneys and relentless in its representation of clients. In addition to its sophisticated general litigation and alternative dispute practice, the firm represents banks and consumer companies in class action defense, software developers and web companies in tax, regulatory and company matters, banks and commercial finance companies in commercial finance transactions, and U.S. commercial lenders in international asset-based transactions. The firm also has a flourishing education industry practice. If you're interested in real estate, this firm's clients range from small businesses to multi-national corporations, REITs, investors, institutional lenders and developers. And the firm's IP practice is just plain fun. Representing toy and bicycle manufacturing companies will make going to work like going to the playground! Plan on working hard -- associates take pride in early client contact and tremendous responsibility.

Chicago office of our client seeks insolvency attorney with 2-4 years of restructuring experience. The candidate should have a strong commercial finance background. Must be admitted to the Illinois State Bar or eligible for non-examination admission. Legal

Excellent academic credentials and strong writing and analytical skills are required. Strong communication skills.

This is one of the youngest, as well as one of the most prestigious, of Chicago's major law firms. This firm has a strong entrepreneurial bent, and since its inception has grown tremendously with the explosive rise of startups and emerging technology companies. The firms and specializes in litigation, corporate, finance and real estate law. Instead of Fortune 500 companies as clients, the firm primarily relies on the historical base of entrepreneurial, diversified small clients that have grown quickly with the firm. Likewise, the slowdown of the high tech industry has constricted the firm's growth, and some say the growth will slow down, or perhaps decline, before the activity pick up again. But the firm is on solid ground and will once again ride the wave to greater success. Be assured that the firm does have its share of large corporate companies as clients. Because the partners are mostly younger than their counterparts at other firms, the place feels less institutional and hierarchal. Just about all associates bill over 2000 hours per year, but bonus is above 2200, to which the firm strictly adheres. Compensation is top market. Attorneys at the firms take the practice of law very seriously, and put out a great product for the clients. Accordingly, work is the primary focus of the lawyers at the firm, and the firm is not a place for the weak or timid, which is not to say people there are not nice. Both partners and associates leave their doors open and are approachable. You must have stellar academic credentials and meaningful law firm experience to work here. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work hard, produce great work product, and get highly compensated in the process.

Chicago office of our client seeks bankruptcy and restructuring attorney with 2-4 years of experience. The candidate represents debtors and creditors in Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings, out of court restructurings, Chapter 7 liquidation proceedings and bankruptcy litigation, including matters involving fraudulent and preferential transfers. Legal

Should have excellent academic credentials.

This international law firm is headquartered in Seattle, WA but now has 19 offices throughout the world, including this one in Chicago. The firm was founded over 100 years ago.

Chicago office of our client seeks creditors' rights attorney with 1-3 years of experience. The candidate is responsible for handling a large volume of collection files. Reviews and signs pleadings, attends court hearings, and manages negotiations with Debtors, Attorneys, Third Parties and Court Personnel. Represents clients at legal, administrative and other proceedings as assigned. Participates in the development of strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of cases. Documents account/file activity in accordance with the Firm's policies and procedures. Negotiates with individuals to achieve final resolution of cases, arrange legal settlements, and resolve routine issues, as assigned. Researches and interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and formulates legal opinions for review. Interviews clients and witnesses in preparation for legal proceedings. Identifies causes of action and prepares lawsuits based upon an investigation of facts and applicable laws and procedures. Reviews, drafts, and/or dictates legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents. Conducts discovery in conformity with applicable rules. Monitors routine case files to formulate next course of action and ensure deadlines are maintained. Assigns and reviews the work of department staff, as required. Acts in compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations. Develops and maintains relationships with current clients. Acts with the highest ethical standards both as a legal professional and as a member of the Firm. Actively promotes professionalism, collegiality and diversity within and outside the Firm. Must hold a current, valid state license to practice law in Illinois, a Wisconsin license is a plus. Knowledge of relevant laws, legal codes, legal/court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and electronic legal research tools such as Westlaw is needed. Legal

The qualified candidate for this role will possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic with a focus on attention to detail and initiative. Ideal candidates will have a car to travel to suburban courthouses; Juris Doctor degree is essential.

Formed more than eight decades ago, this reputed law firm concentrates on creditors' rights and is comprised of a considerably large group of highly qualified attorneys. Some of the key practice areas of the firm are consumer collections and commercial collections. This is an AV-rated law firm and encourages diversity at the workplace. Further, this law practice has earned many industry accolades for its legal expertise as well as its commitment to community service.