Description:

Potestivo & Associates, P.C., is recognized as a leading Creditors' Rights law firm. Based in Rochester, MI, Potestivo & Associates employs over 70 employees and operates a network of 2 offices in 2 states. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services through a partnership based on integrity and respect for our clients, our employees and the communities in which we serve.

We are currently seeking a licensed Associate Litigation Attorney in our Chicago, IL office with 2-4 years of litigation experience in the practice of Real Estate Law.

Manage your own caseload, which includes, but is not limited to:

Drafting complaints, dispositive motions, ADR summaries, and settlement documents
Attending court hearings, including, but not limited to, motion hearings, pre-trial conferences, ADRs, evidentiary hearings, and trials, throughout Illinois
Reviewing and responding to discovery requests, as well as propounding discovery and conducting depositions
Reviewing contested pleadings and drafting responses, replies, and/or motions
Investigating facts and legal issues to determine causes of action
Researching, analyzing, and interpreting sources of law such as statutes, rules and regulations, ordinances, case law, and other legal opinions
Ensuring deadlines are maintained
Entering and reviewing billable time
Complying with client requirements
This position will work directly with the Firm's clients in providing recommendations and determining strategies for proceeding
The caseload includes title litigation, contested foreclosures and evictions, nuisance abatement, collections, landlord-tenant, and other real estate related civil litigation

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
Must be licensed in the State of Illinois and be an active and in good standing member of the State Bar of Illinois
Must be licensed in the Northern District of Illinois with ability to gain licensure in Central and Southern District of Illinois
Minimum 2-4 years of litigation experience

Skills:
Proficient with:

LexisNexis Advance
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Case Management Systems (Case Aware Software a plus)
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with multiple Departments
Very organized and strong attention to detail
Strong research and investigative skills
Excellent written and communication skills
Strong oral advocacy skills