Description:
The ideal candidate will: 1) possess excellent communication (verbal and written) skills; 2) be extremely detail oriented; 3) be well organized; 4) have excellent document review (for accuracy) capabilities; and 5) be able to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with minimal supervision.Functions and Duties:
- Representing secured creditors, financial institutions, and mortgage servicers in all stages of the default process.
- Managing and maintaining default files in accordance with the firm's compliance requirements.
- Reviewing and signing documents in the default process, including motions, notices, affidavits, and other pleadings.
- Reviewing and compiling documents required for the default process.
- Researching and analyzing statutes, judicial decisions, administrative law, and local rules.
- Attending hearings, mediations, trials, settlement conferences, and other appearances as necessary.
- Handling client inquiries in a timely and competent manner through various case management systems, phone, and email.
- Properly using and relying on the firm's case management system and reporting to ensure legal and client deadlines are adhered to.
- Maximizing client billing opportunities while maintaining a clear focus on compliance expectations by prioritizing and working at a fast pace on a high volume of cases.
Experience and Education:
- Minimum two years of experience preferably in the default servicing industry.
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Admission to the State Bar of Illinois, and preferably to all the federal bankruptcy and district courts in Illinois.
- Admission to other federal bankruptcy and district courts throughout the nation and license to practice law in other states is a plus.