Financial Services Litigation Attorneys

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP•Chicago, IL

5d•$100,000 - $275,000

About The Position

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all 50 states, has excellent opportunities in its Chicago office for attorneys with 3–5 years of experience in Financial Services Litigation and/or Real Estate Litigation, with a strong focus on representing lenders and handling enforcement actions in both state and federal courts. Experience with commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) is preferred but not required. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background, and proven research skills. They should be driven team players with exceptional litigation, writing, and persuasive speaking abilities, and demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Candidates will work alongside a nationally recognized legal authority in the CMBS industry who has handled numerous litigation matters throughout the Midwest. His broad background includes assisting financial institutions and real estate related entities in complicated foreclosure matters and lien priority disputes, defending financial institutions in TILA, RESPA, and FDCPA claims, and considerable experience defending mortgage servicers and corporations in class actions under the TCPA. Candidates must be licensed and admitted to practice in Illinois. GRSM is a full-service Am Law 100 firm with robust national and local practices and the first and only law firm with attorneys in all 50 States. We have garnered national recognition for our demonstrated commitment to the recruitment, retention and advancement of qualified female and diverse attorneys. The team is devoted to delivering superior client service and fostering long lasting professional relationships within and outside of the firm. GRSM offers competitive compensation and a full benefits package, including eligibility for subjective and objective bonuses and student debt repayment assistance. The yearly salary range is between $100,000-$275,000. This position is open to all experience levels. The actual salary offered may be above or below the identified range and will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, including the location where the position is filled. For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample. Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an equal opportunity employer. No recruiter emails or telephone calls. Disclaimer: Reposting positions from this website does not authorize search firms or other third parties to directly solicit candidates on the firm’s behalf or represent a relationship with the firm. Agencies must sign GRSM’s fee agreement. The firm’s search agreements are specific to individuals and groups who will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Candidates submitted by a search firm without an executed search firm agreement will not be considered as an applicant. For consideration, please send a detailed blind profile of your candidate to: [email protected].

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in Financial Services Litigation and/or Real Estate Litigation, with a strong focus on representing lenders and handling enforcement actions in both state and federal courts.
Strong academic background
Proven research skills
Driven team players with exceptional litigation, writing, and persuasive speaking abilities
Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Solid written and verbal communication skills and command of the English language.
Candidates must be licensed and admitted to practice in Illinois.

Nice To Haves

Experience with commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS)

Responsibilities

Drafting correspondence, pleadings, opinion letters and other documents
Reviewing and analyzing documents for relevance and privilege
Preparing for, attending and summarizing depositions
Coordinating with witnesses
Communicating with clients, courts and other counsel
Drafting and arguing motions
Maintain current knowledge of Local Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure, FRCP and other applicable codes and regulations
Coordinate and communicate with parties outside the Firm including clients, courts, opposing and co-counsel, vendors, attorneys, secretaries, paralegals, case assistants, managers and other staff