Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Rosemont, IL. This role offers new hires the chance to engage with various practice areas and demonstrate their capabilities. The firm values internal promotion, training, and professional development, fostering a supportive work environment. Candidates should be adept at managing workloads, detail-oriented, and capable of producing high-quality work independently in a fast-paced setting. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills are essential. Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of conditions precedent to filing actions, including loan documents and demand letters.
• Draft and review pleadings and correspondence to initiate actions.
• Attend court hearings and communicate with opposing counsel.
• Update internal systems with findings, documentation, and recommendations.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections requirements.

Requirements

• Intermediate to advanced computer and general office skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.

Education

• Juris Doctor

Certifications

• Bar membership in IL

Skills

• Basic principles of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control preferred.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K)

This Florida-based law firm is a full-service legal practice that provides specialized representation for the benefit of clients. They are known for handling cases on behalf of lien holders (both first & second), while dealing with all aspects of programs and products from its basic design or inception to its final acquisition or termination. The firm proactively focuses on default services and provides complete legal support to the mortgage servicing industry and the corporate or industrial property owners. The members of this firm have a complete range of knowledge and expertise in the areas of banking law, eviction, foreclosure, property management, REO closings, receiverships, bankruptcy, pre-Foreclosure Workout, creditors' rights, and title and closing services.