Senior Attorney

We are seeking a Senior Attorney licensed in Illinois to support consumer and commercial matters, trials, arbitrations, depositions, discovery disputes, contested collection litigation matters as well as title lien issues/disputes. Attorney should be familiar with UCC, FDCPA, etc.

 

Position Purpose: With appropriate supervision depending on experience, our Attorney will achieve resolution of client issues through routine negotiation and/or litigation requiring fundamental legal knowledge and experience, as well as practice other phases of law on various assignments of increasing complexity.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Acts with the highest ethical standards both as a legal professional and as a member of the Firm

• Actively promotes professionalism, collegiality and diversity within and outside the Firm

• Directly and indirectly contributes to the financial success of the Firm

• Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external clients

• Represents clients at legal, administrative and other proceedings as assigned

• Researches and interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and formulates legal opinions for review

• Identifies causes of action and prepares lawsuits based upon an investigation of facts and applicable laws and procedures

• Conducts discovery in conformity with applicable rules

• Interviews clients and witnesses in preparation for legal proceedings

• Reviews, drafts, and/or dictates legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents

• Acts in compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations

• Participates in the development of strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of cases

• Represents and promotes the firm within the community and at public, social, and business gatherings as appropriate

• Monitors routine case files to formulate next course of action and ensure deadlines are maintained

• Assigns and reviews the work of department staff, as required

• Develops and maintains relationships with current clients

• Negotiates with individuals to achieve final resolution of cases, arrange legal settlements, and resolve routine issues, as assigned

• Completes both required and applicable optional learning classes and opportunities

• Complete all required training applicable to assigned position

• Position must be Illinois licensed but may reside in other areas outside Chicago (Wisconsin, Indiana or Central/Southern Illinois

• Additional duties as requested or required

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 21 days annually 8 Company paid holidays
• Salary negotiable with experience 
• Competitive benefits -- Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance after 30 days and 401(k)
• Promotional opportunities from within the firm
• Employee Perks Available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc.
• Opportunity to work a remote schedule 

Weltman/WWR is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Excellence through Diversity!

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