Direct Counsel · 1 month ago
Creditors' Rights Litigation Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel is seeking a Litigation Associate to join a mid-sized Chicago law firm with a strong commercial litigation practice. The role involves handling creditors' rights litigation and offers opportunities for professional growth and client interaction.
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Responsibilities
Handle a wide range of matters in creditors' rights litigation
Prepare and argue motions
Draft pleadings
Conduct discovery
Appear in state, federal, or bankruptcy courts
Manage cases, deadlines, and client communications effectively
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of litigation experience within a law firm setting, with exposure to creditor-related disputes, commercial finance litigation, or bankruptcy matters
Experience preparing and arguing motions, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and appearing in state, federal, or bankruptcy courts
Familiarity with issues involving commercial lending, secured transactions, collateral recovery, and the UCC
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage cases, deadlines, and client communications effectively
A J.D. with solid academic performance
Illinois bar admission (or active steps toward obtaining it)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) participation options
Paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development programs and CLE support
Work-life balance resources and additional employee perks
Company
Direct Counsel
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