Foreclosure Attorney

About the Role

A well-established multi-state law firm is seeking a Foreclosure Attorney to join its Illinois office in downtown Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to deepen their experience in default servicing, foreclosure matters, real property title law, and regulatory compliance while working with a collaborative and high-performing legal team. The firm has recently moved into a beautiful new office and offers a flexible work environment, with hybrid arrangements and the possibility of remote work for candidates who demonstrate reliability and strong performance.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• No billable hour requirement — all work is completed under a flat fee billing structure governed by Fannie Mae
• Strong opportunity for in-court experience
• Direct exposure to real property title issues, post-foreclosure conveyance matters, and regulatory work
• Collaborative team environment with direct reporting to firm leadership
• Opportunity to work with sophisticated business entity clients

Compensation

• Base salary: $85,000–$100,000, with flexibility up to $120,000 DOE
• Bonus opportunities: Year-end holiday bonus plus additional bonuses tied to case wins

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with court personnel, corporate clients, opposing counsel, and other parties
• Draft and review pleadings, notices, and motions
• Appear in court both in person and remotely via Zoom, as required
• Review title tract searches and help resolve title issues related to post-foreclosure conveyance
• Collaborate with staff, title companies, and opposing counsel to cure title matters
• Conduct legal research
• Contribute articles for publication, depending on experience level

Qualifications

• Must have an interest in foreclosure/default servicing law
• Licensed and admitted to practice in Illinois
• Strong communication, organizational, and document review skills
• Ability to manage hearings and work effectively under pressure
• Interest in learning and applying real property title law and related regulations
• Creative problem-solving skills related to title curative strategies
• Positive, adaptable, team-oriented, and self-motivated mindset

Benefits & Firm Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • PTO, sick leave, life insurance, and family leave
• Career development support through:
  • CLEs
  • Leadership training
  • Mentorship programs
  • Flexible work options
  • DEI initiatives
• Unlimited CLE access through NBI, with automatic CLE tracking across jurisdictions
• Westlaw Advanced access with enhanced AI-powered legal research tools
• Quarterly firm events, including a group outing to a Chicago Bulls game
• Newly launched internal development chapter for leadership and peer engagement
• Exceptional on-site wellness amenities, including:
  • Complimentary two-story fitness center
  • Private Peloton rooms
  • Yoga studio
  • Salt cave
  • Massage chairs
  • Golf simulator
  • Additional wellness features