Civil Litigation Attorney - Banking and Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a civil litigation attorney in Illinois to manage an active caseload with courtroom exposure and growth potential in a rapidly expanding practice area. This role requires strong legal research and writing abilities, effective communication skills, and initiative. The attorney will provide comprehensive legal advice, represent clients in court, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Some hybrid work-from-home flexibility is available after onboarding and training.

Duties

• Manage cases from filing through judgment, including client interaction and court appearances.
• Draft legal documents, such as briefs, contracts, and agreements, with precision and clarity.
• Conduct thorough legal research on issues related to mortgage foreclosure, litigation, and collections.
• Maintain records of all case-related activities and communications within practice management software.
• Collaborate with other legal professionals to ensure comprehensive representation.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in Illinois.
• Litigation experience preferred; foreclosure/collections experience helpful but not required.
• Strong writing, verbal communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently.
• Comfortable handling court appearances and client communication.
• Legal research skills and experience with tools like Lexis-Nexis.
• Portable book of business is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Hybrid work-from-home flexibility after onboarding and training.

This law firm provides a wide variety of legal services to clients in a wide range of practice areas including bankruptcy law, cybersecurity and data privacy, estate planning and administration, family and divorce law, mergers and acquisitions, personal injury law, real estate law, and tax law. The firm's offices are located in Chicago and Schaumburg, Illinois.