Litigation Attorney

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit

Description
<div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText"><div> Description: <p> Rapidly growing law firm specializing in the representation of condominium and homeowner associations is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of experience for litigation position to handle eviction actions, debt collection process and small claims litigation. Qualified candidates must be licensed in Illinois. Litigation, trial, and/or debt collection experience preferred. Knowledge of and experience with the Illinois Condominium Property Act and the Illinois Eviction Act preferred.</p> <p> The ideal candidate must have strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Must be comfortable working independently yet be a team player. Must be able to efficiently manage multiple projects and exercise good judgment in dealing with highly confidential matters.</p> Requirements: <ul> <li>Knowledge of Community Association Governing Documents (Declaration, Bylaws, Rules and</li> </ul> <p> Regulations) as well as the Illinois statutes pertaining to them</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for eviction and debt collection process on behalf of homeowner and condominium associations and Landlords</li> <li>Responsible for drafting, finalizing, and filing documents related to Condominium, Homeowner, and Townhome Associations and Landlord-Tenant matters</li> <li>Familiar with motion practice and discovery procedures</li> <li>Perform legal research and draft discovery and motions</li> <li>Experience handling jury trials is a plus</li> <li>Knowledge of post-judgment procedures also a plus</li> <li>Travel throughout the Northern Illinois area required</li> <li>Work with multiple clients</li> <li>Timely follow-ups on various, related tasks</li> <li>Participate in all Continuing Legal Education trainings</li> <li>Any other duties as necessary or required</li> </ul> </div></div>
Posted
Updated
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Practice Areas
Litigation
Experience
4 to 6 years
Employer Type
In-House