We Are Legal Revolution · 1 day ago
NEW IN |Associate Attorney - Real Estate & Title Insurance Litigation | No hard Min Billables | Grow your own book | Be a part of a growing Chicago office | Up to $180k + Bonus
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expWe Are Legal Revolution is a Mid-West Law Firm expanding its office in Chicago and is seeking a mid- to senior-level Associate Attorney to join their Real Estate Litigation & Title team. The role involves leading title insurance litigation matters, developing case strategies, and managing files in a supportive and collaborative environment with no hard minimum billables.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Wai San Lee
Responsibilities
Lead and support title insurance litigation/defense matters including title curative issues, defective title, and contested real estate disputes (easements, boundary/encroachment, lien claims, interests in real property)
Handle motion-heavy practice (summary judgment and other dispositive motions are common); most court appearances are via Zoom unless contested
Develop case strategy, manage files, draft/argue motions, conduct discovery, prepare witnesses, and communicate with clients and title insurers
Qualification
Required
5–10 years of real estate litigation experience with working knowledge of real property law and title issues; some client contacts you can cultivate
Ability to read deeds, surveys, PIN records, and loan documents; strong analytical/problem-solving instincts
Courtroom experience and file management skills; comfort in a motion-driven practice (trials are rare)
Overlap with commercial leasing/transactions, lenders' rights, or land use
Preferred
Optional/adjacent exposure: construction litigation/lenders' rights or zoning/land use (helpful but not required)
Benefits
Comprehensive health with high-deductible plan + firm HSA contributions (including family coverage)
Dental/vision
401(k)
Firm-hosted events
Strong cross-office culture
PTO: No designated cap; responsible time off
Company
We Are Legal Revolution
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase