Associate Attorney - Foreclosure / Commercial Litigation

Kluever Law Group is a boutique Chicago law firm and is currently seeking an Associate Attorney to join either their Foreclosure or Commercial Litigation Departments on our Illinois team. Strong candidates have 2-5 years of Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure, creditors’ rights, and/or commercial litigation experience to join our growing team. We are looking for energetic, independent thinkers that will be comfortable working within a case management system centric atmosphere. This role manages a high-volume caseload of default matters, providing legal representation in foreclosure, title, and real estate litigation, with working knowledge of bankruptcy and compliance. We’re looking for independent, detail-oriented attorneys who thrive in a fast-paced, case-management-driven environment and are comfortable growing alongside an evolving firm. All Firm employees and hires are required to pass comprehensive background checks. Schedule & Location: The position is primarily remote, subject to change as courts resume in-person hearings and business demands.Attorneys are required to attend any necessary in-person court hearingsWork hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.Office location: 200 N. LaSalle St., Suite 1880, Chicago, IL 60601. Responsibilities Represent various types of clients, including individuals, corporations, secured creditors, financial institutions, and mortgage servicers through all stages of the litigation process.Manage and oversee assigned paralegal team, including workflow coordination and professional development, as applicable.Conduct legal research and analysis of applicable statutes, case law, regulatory requirements, and servicing guidelines.Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, and other legal documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.Appear in court on behalf of clients and communicate effectively with opposing counsel.Maintain clear, professional, and timely communication with clients, vendors, and colleagues using the firm’s case management systems, phone, and email. Identify and escalate unusual or complex issues to supervising attorneys and clients.Providing clear, professional, and relevant communications to clients, vendors, and colleagues via case management systems, phone, and email.Staying updated on changes in laws and regulations related to the mortgage industry and creditor rights.