Litigation Attorney
Job Summary:
Creditors’ Rights law firm based in Chicago seeks litigation attorneys. Prepare and execute court calls. Argue motions, contested hearings, arbitrations, and trials. Draft, review, and approve pleadings including complaints, motions, discovery, and post judgment supplemental proceedings. Great opportunity to join a firm that is well respected in the credit and collections industry and to obtain significant courtroom and litigation experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Creditors’ Rights law firm based in Chicago with a focus on debt collection seeks litigation associates. Experienced (laterals) and newly licensed attorneys are encouraged to apply.
· Candidates must be highly organized, self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, and be a team player.
· Prepare and execute court calls.
· Handle motions, contested hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
· Draft, review, and approve pleadings including complaints, motions, discovery, and post judgment supplemental proceedings
Qualifications and Requirements:
· Education: Law degree (JD) and Illinois law license
· Experience: No previous litigation experience required.
· Travel: Willingness and ability to handle court hearings in different districts/counties throughout the state of Illinois
· Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, writing, and listening skills. Attention to details and a strong commitment to customer service.
· Candidates must be highly organized, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic
· Competitive salary and benefits package will be offered.
· Great work environment, flexibility, and generous paid time off (PTO) policy. Benefits offered include health, dental, vision, and retirement plan
· Salary: $65,000 - $100,000 per year depending on experience
Great team and working environment, flexibility, and generous paid time off (PTO) policy. Benefits offered include health, dental, vision, life, disability, and a Retirement Plan with employer match.
