Associate - Creditor's Rights Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a litigation associate for its Chicago, IL office. This role offers the chance to engage in creditor's rights litigation and bankruptcy law within a collaborative team environment. The position involves working closely with senior attorneys and participating in client-facing activities.

Duties

• Draft complaints and motions for various legal proceedings.
• Conduct discovery and manage case files effectively.
• Appear in federal, state, and bankruptcy courts.
• Negotiate settlements and communicate with opposing counsel and clients.
• Enforce commercial loans and manage collateral repossession.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of law firm experience in creditor's rights litigation and bankruptcy law.
• Experience with the Uniform Commercial Code, equipment leasing, and commercial finance law.
• Deposition experience and strong case management skills.
• Admitted to practice in Illinois or in the process of admission.

Education

• J.D. degree with strong academic credentials.

Certifications

• Admitted to the Illinois Bar or eligible for admission.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement planning with 401K options.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling.
• Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives.

Here is a premier mid-sized law firm, with sophisticated practice in corporate, labor and employment, and litigation. It has one of the most successful and prestigious intellectual property (including patent prosecution and litigation), M&A, finance/commercial lending and investment services (mutual fund, etc.) practices in the nation. With a couple of offices in the East Coast, and a main office in Chicago, this firm is a powerhouse when it comes to technological and financial and finance matters. Its clients range from Fortune 500 corporations, other private and public companies, startups, banks and other financial institutions, securities brokers and dealers, mutual funds, investment advisers, insurance companies, multi-employer benefit plans, manufacturers, universities, school districts, municipalities, utilities, health care institutions, trade and professional associations, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals. Client contact is early, and you are expected to produce and work hard from the first day. Everyone takes their jobs very seriously, but mentorship and guidance is available for those who seek it. The pay is competitive with the largest law firms in Chicago, and the firm provides merit-based bonuses to avoid strict lock-step compensation. Top grades from top law schools are required. For someone who wants to be a part of an innovative, yet prestigious law firm that has superb reputation and sophisticated practice that rivals the large firms in town, this is your place.