A nationally recognized legal team is seeking a litigation associate with 4–6 years of experience to join its commercial mortgage-backed securities special servicer and creditors’ rights practice in Chicago. This role involves handling complex real estate litigation, commercial foreclosures, receiverships, and creditor-side bankruptcy matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage commercial foreclosure and receivership proceedings, including motion practice and courtroom appearances
• Lead real estate-related litigation through all phases, from pre-filing strategy to final resolution
• Handle discovery processes, including e-discovery, depositions, and drafting of motions
• Represent clients in bankruptcy proceedings, with a focus on creditors' rights
• Support and advise on landlord-tenant disputes, including drafting predicate notices and court pleadings

Qualifications:

• 4–6 years of commercial litigation and/or bankruptcy litigation experience
• Licensed and in good standing in the state where the position is based
• Strong skills in legal writing, motion practice, and courtroom advocacy
• Experience in commercial real estate disputes and landlord-tenant litigation is strongly preferred

Compensation:

• Salary range: $275,000 – $350,000, depending on relevant experience and location

This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented, courtroom-ready litigator to work on high-stakes matters with a collaborative team in a thriving national practice.