Associate Attorney

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

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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