Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate - Chicago

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP’s CMBS Special Servicer group in Chicago seeks a creditors' rights litigation associate to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate has 3 to 6 years handling foreclosures, receiverships, loan enforcement, real estate litigation, guarantor lawsuits, post-judgment work, and bankruptcies, including motion practice and discovery.

Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin licensure is encouraged; must be in good standing. Contact Tonja Washington for more information.

Qualifications

• Active law license in Illinois or other listed jurisdictions.
• 3–6 years experience in commercial litigation.
• Experience in commercial foreclosures and related litigation.
• Ability to handle motion practice, discovery, and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Handle foreclosures, receiverships, loan enforcement litigation.
• Manage real estate-related litigation and guarantor lawsuits.
• Oversee post-judgment collection and bankruptcy matters.
• Conduct motion practice and discovery, including e-discovery.
• Participate in courtroom proceedings.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Foreclosures

Receiverships

Loan enforcement

Real estate litigation

Post-judgment collection

Bankruptcies

E-discovery

Forbearance agreements

Education

Licensed attorney in Illinois

Bar in multiple jurisdictions

Experience in multiple jurisdictions (IL/OH/IN/IA/WI)

Job description

Troutman Pepper Locke's CMBS Special Servicer group within the firm's bankruptcy and restructuring practice is seeking a creditors' rights litigation associate to join its dynamic team in our Chicago office. While commercial litigation and bankruptcy litigation experience is welcome, the ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of experience handling all aspects of commercial foreclosures, receiverships, loan enforcement litigation, real estate-related litigation, guarantor lawsuits, post-judgment collection work, and bankruptcies, including motion practice, discovery (including e-discovery), and courtroom experience. The ideal candidate will also have experience with out of court workouts, settlement agreements, forbearance agreements, and ancillary litigation such as commercial landlord-tenant litigation.

Candidates licensed in one or more of the following jurisdictions are encouraged to apply: Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin; licensure in multiple jurisdictions is a plus. The associate must be in good standing in the state in which they practice.

The salary range for this position is $260,000 - $350,000, dependent on relevant years of experience.

For inquiries or additional information on this position, please contact Tonja Washington.