Litigation Associate (0-2 Years) - Secured Creditors & Receiverships

Litigation Associate (0-2 Years) Secured Creditors & Receiverships

Location: Chicago Illinois

Firm: Litigation boutique (8 professionals)

Associate Attorney Banking & Finance Litigation

Experience: 02 Years Location: Chicago Illinois Firm: Chicago Litigation Boutique

About the Position

A Chicago litigation boutique is seeking an entry-level associate to join its Banking & Finance Litigation practice. The firm is open to recent law school graduates and attorneys with up to two years of experience. Prior experience in this practice area is not required.

The practice represents banks other secured lenders and private equity clients in matters involving distressed commercial loans workouts commercial foreclosures receiverships and related litigation in state federal and bankruptcy courts.

This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants to learn a specialized area of commercial litigation directly from experienced practitioners. The firm provides hands-on training early responsibility and the opportunity to develop a practice over the long term.

What Youll Do

Represent secured creditors in commercial loan disputes workouts and enforcement proceedings.

Handle commercial foreclosure matters including specialized proceedings involving receiver certificates.

Assist with litigation against borrowers and guarantors.

Draft pleadings motions briefs and other court filings.

Participate in bankruptcy proceedings involving secured creditors including motions for relief from stay objections to plans and adversary proceedings.

Appear in court for hearings and status conferences as experience develops.

Work directly with clients to understand their business objectives and develop practical strategies for resolving matters.

Assist with preparing and reviewing commercial loan documents.

What Were Looking For

Recent law school graduate or attorney with 02 years of experience.

Illinois bar admission or pending admission.

Strong legal research writing and analytical skills.

Careful attention to detail and quality of work.

Outgoing engaging personality and strong interpersonal skills.

Enthusiasm for learning a specialized practice and developing expertise over time.

Ability to work collaboratively accept feedback and take on increasing responsibility.

Interest in the business and financial considerations underlying commercial disputes.

Undergraduate background in business or finance is a plus but not required.

Prior experience in commercial litigation creditors rights workouts or bankruptcy is helpful but not necessary.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting salary: $80000$90000 depending on experience with opportunities for increases as skills and responsibilities develop.

Bonus opportunities.

Firm-sponsored medical and dental insurance.

401(k) plan with employer matching.

Eligibility for firm profit-sharing distributions.

Generous PTO and sick leave.

Why Join the Firm

This is not a high-volume foreclosure practice. Matters often involve complex legal issues and require thoughtful targeted litigation strategies. Associates are trained to understand not only the legal issues but also the financial and business objectives driving each matter.

The firms attorneys enjoy teaching and are looking for someone who wants to become highly skilled in this practice. The right candidate will receive significant mentoring courtroom exposure direct client interaction and increasing responsibility as their experience develops.