ATTORNEY
Company: Weltmann Lighting LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
$2k Retention Bonus during your 1st year of Employment!
We are looking to add a Real Estate Foreclosure Attorney to our
Real Estate Group for Illinois and Indiana files. The Attorney
achieves resolution of client issues through routine and some
complex negotiation and/or litigation requiring fundamental legal
real estate default knowledge and experience, and practices other
phases of law on various assignments of increasing complexity.
This is a remote opportunity. Schedule is based upon client
requirements, and you will work on an as needed basis.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
- Acts with the highest ethical standards both as a legal
professional and as a member of the Firm.
- Actively promotes professionalism, collegiality and diversity
within and outside the Firm.
- Directly and indirectly contributes to the financial success of
the Firm.
- Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external
clients.
- Possesses strong organizational, writing, and analytical
skills.
- Represents clients at legal, administrative and other
proceedings as assigned.
- Researches and interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and
formulates legal opinions for review.
- Identifies causes of action and prepares lawsuits based upon an
investigation of facts and applicable laws and procedures.
- Reviews, drafts, and/or dictates legal briefs, correspondence,
pleadings, and other legal documents.
- Acts in compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act,
and other applicable consumer protection statutes and
regulations.
- With limited assistance, develops strategy, arguments, and
testimony in preparation for presentation of case.
- Monitors routine to complex case files to formulate next course
of action and ensure deadlines are maintained.
- Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and provides
authoritative legal advice for individuals and businesses.
- Negotiates with individuals to achieve final resolution of
case, arrange legal settlements and resolves routine and some
complex issues.
- Develops and maintains relationships with clients.
- Provides appropriate mentoring and serves as a resource for
less experienced Junior Associates and Associates.
- Markets firm services to prospective and new clients on an
ongoing basis.
- Represents and promotes the firm within the community and at
public, social, and business gatherings.
- Assigns and reviews the work of department staff, as
required.
- Complete all required training applicable to assigned
position.
- Additional duties as requested or required. Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.)
- 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of
education, training, and experience.
- Experience in Real Estate law
- Must have a valid license to practice in Illinois and
preferably licensed in Indiana, Kentucky, or Michigan.
- Willingness to become licensed in other states.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex
documents
- Ability to respond effectively, and discretely, to the most
sensitive inquiries or complaints
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts,
interest, commissions, proportions, percentages
- Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking
to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
- Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete
variables.
- Knowledge of relevant laws, legal codes, legal/court
procedures, precedents, and government regulations, including the
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (F.D.C.P.A.) and other
applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations, and
processes and documents specific to assigned specialty area;
electronic legal research tools such as LexisNexis; ability to
interpret and apply legal principles and procedures and develop
effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and court
systems
- Must practice according to the rules of professional conduct
and ethical standards as required by the attorney's licensing
state(s) Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive Pay based upon experience.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) - 21 days annually + 8 Company paid
holidays
- Competitive benefits - Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and
Life and Disability Insurance. You can review our benefits at
www.weltman.com/careers for more information.
- Promotional opportunities from within the firm.
- Fun participation in community involvement initiatives, office
parties, and competitions.
- Employee Perks available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local
Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc.
- Opportunity to work a remote schedule
Weltman/WWR is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
Excellence through Diversity!
Keywords: Weltmann Lighting LLC, Gary , ATTORNEY, Legal , Chicago, Indiana
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