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!

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