Foreclosure Attorney Illinois

Job Description

About the Company

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Foreclosure Attorney to join our team. We are looking for an attorney who understands all areas of foreclosure and thrives in a fast paced environment.

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About the Role

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The attorney will monitor all proceedings and attends necessary hearings. In Person appearances are occasionally required but efforts are made to keep travel to a minimum. The employee reports to the firm and the client the results of all hearings and establishes any necessary strategy/procedure necessary to the maintenance of each case, including managing litigated files as they arise. The employee responds to client inquiries on the law, process, and procedure and assists clients in establishing proper protocols where necessary. As a Foreclosure Attorney, you provide legal advice to our clients, conduct research, draft legal documents, and represent clients in various legal proceedings. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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Responsibilities

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• Representing secured creditors, financial institutions, and mortgage servicers in all stages of the default process
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• Managing and maintaining default files in accordance with the firm’s compliance requirements.
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• Reviewing and signing documents in the default process, including motions, notices, affidavits, and other pleadings.
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• Contested litigation experience
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• Manage active litigation and contested matters by drafting responses to pleadings, coordinate discovery and execute necessary court filings
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• Reviewing and compiling documents required for the default process.
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• Researching and analyzing statutes, judicial decisions, administrative law, and local rules.
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• Attending hearings, mediations, trials, settlement conferences, and other appearances, as necessary.
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• Handling client inquiries in a timely and competent manner through various case management systems, phone, and email.
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• Properly using and relying on the firm’s case management system and reporting to ensure legal and client deadlines are adhered to.
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• Maximizing client billing opportunities while maintaining a clear focus on compliance expectations by prioritizing and working at a fast pace on a high volume of cases.
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• Default (Bankruptcy experience helpful but not required)
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Qualifications

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• Minimum 5 years of experience preferably in the default servicing industry.
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• Litigation experience preferred
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• Title experience a plus
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• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
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• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction
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• Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and legal principles
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
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• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
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• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
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• Attorneys with the ability to practice in Illinois
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• Partial remote work is available provided all work is timely and consistently completed. A strong ability to self-manage tasks and communicate with a team is crucial to this role.
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Pay range and compensation package

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We offer competitive compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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If you are a dedicated Attorney looking for a challenging role where you can make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

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