Associate Attorney (Mortgage) - Westchester, IL
Agility 360 is searching for a Associate Attorney with a background in Mortgage to join our client's legal practice located in Westchester, IL. The ideal candidate will have experience in the areas of Mortgage Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, Eviction, Replevin, and Litigation. Must be licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.
Responsibilities
- Attending court hearings in several counties throughout the state
- Experienced with foreclosure (and preferably bankruptcy) process and procedures
- Management of files and monitoring of cases to ensure deadlines are met
- Document preparation and review including complaints, judgment and sale pleadings
- Drafting responses to pleadings
- Preparing and responding to discovery
- Legal research
Skills
- 1+ years of practicing law
- Experience with Black Knight and FNMA guidelines are a plus
- Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited university
- Must be licensed in State of IL
- Licensed in federal court or willing to get licensed at the firm's expense
- Familiar with foreclosure (and preferably bankruptcy) process and procedures
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and produce an accurate and high-quality work product
Physical Requirements:
- Position requires all forms of dexterity/mobility which may include extended periods of sitting/standing. May occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, twist, climb or balance, stoop, kneel crouch or crawl.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to speak and hear, lift and carry up to twenty-five pounds (25 lbs.) or occasionally more.
- May be required to drive for business purposes and must hold a valid driver’s license in good standing and maintain personal auto insurance in compliance with local or state requirements.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, occasionally noisy, or distracting environment.
Details
- Direct hire, full-time position (Hybrid or Remote options available)
- Salary range: $70,000-$90,000 / year (based on experience)
- Must pass a background check and drug screening
- Benefits package included