Associate Attorney

About the role

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a multi-office national defense firm and the largest minority owned law firm in the United States, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our growing Financial Services Division. This position will focus on creditors' rights, foreclosure, and related financial services litigation matters.

This is a remote opportunity for an attorney actively licensed to practice law in Illinois, offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

About the Role

The Associate Attorney will represent financial institutions, lenders, mortgage servicers, and other creditors in foreclosure, creditors' rights, and related litigation matters.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling foreclosure proceedings, creditor representation, or financial services litigation, along with strong legal research and writing skills and the ability to independently manage a caseload in a remote environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Handle foreclosure, creditors' rights, and related financial services litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Represent lenders, mortgage servicers, financial institutions, and other creditors in legal proceedings
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, complaints, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents
• Manage residential and commercial foreclosure matters, including contested proceedings
• Conduct legal research regarding Illinois foreclosure laws, creditors' rights, and applicable state and federal regulations
• Attend court hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and other proceedings, as required
• Develop litigation strategies and provide recommendations regarding case resolution
• Review loan documents, payment histories, title reports, and other relevant financial records
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal legal teams
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines, client reporting requirements, and applicable legal procedures
• Collaborate with partners, paralegals, and legal support staff to efficiently manage cases
• Maintain accurate case files and provide timely updates on case developments

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the Illinois State Bar required
• Experience in foreclosure, creditors' rights, mortgage servicing litigation, or related financial services matters preferred
• Familiarity with Illinois foreclosure procedures and applicable state and federal regulations
• Experience representing lenders, mortgage servicers, financial institutions, or creditors strongly preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency with legal research tools and case management systems
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a remote environment
• Willingness and ability to attend in-person court proceedings as needed

What We Offer

QPWB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Remote work opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a national law firm

To Apply

• For immediate consideration, qualified candidates should submit their resume. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
• QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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