Practice Group (CPG) in bankruptcy, state, and federal courts. -... Interview eligible clients on a wide range of consumer issues and provide advice and brief services in appropriate cases. - Participate in complex litigation or advocacy to address systemic issues. - Work collaboratively...
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Bankruptcy Attorney The candidate must... be an attorney licensed in Illinois with 3+ years of experience in handling bankruptcy matters, including significant experience... in both Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcies. In addition to evaluating and handling bankruptcy cases for homeowners, will... train other attorneys and assist them in handling bankruptcy matters. Should preferably be... fluent in Spanish. Candidate having prior experience in legal aid and/or in handling foreclosure... read more
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Paralegal – Bankruptcy The candidate will work... under the supervision of an attorney to support bankruptcy practice. The Paralegal will... assist the attorneys in processing their caseloads and, as appropriate under supervision of an attorney, handle his/her own caseload of other matters appropriate for a non-attorney. More specifically, the Paralegal's duties may include: Intake of new clients, initial interviewing, and fact-gathering; Research and preparation of drafts of pl... read more
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Attorney The candidate should preferably be fluent in Spanish, have prior experience in legal aid, and/or experience in handling foreclosure and litigation matters. Should be already admitted to the Illinois Bar, or licensed outside Illinois and eligible to apply to practice in Illinois under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 717. Candidate who has taken the July 2012 Illinois Bar Exam will be considered as well. Application Deadline: August 31, 2012.... read more
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The candidate should have a college degree and excellent oral and written skills. A degree in paralegal studies and/or prior legal experience strongly preferred. Good organizational, information-gathering, and case management skills are essential. Must have the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, and to draft documents including letters and basic pleadings. Candidate fluent in Spanish and having prior experience in legal aid, and/or experience in assist... read more
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Staff Attorney-Consumer Practice Group The candidate will work at the bankruptcy help desk, to conduct... the pro se clinics, and to work on other tasks in Consumer Law Practice Group. Responsibilities: (1) Bankruptcy help desk: Help desk... attorneys provide individuals who are not represented by an attorney with basic information about their legal rights and assist individuals without legal representation who wish to file, or have filed, bankruptcy petitions, or who are... creditor... read more
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Paralegal The candidate will support attorneys in the representation of homeowners facing the loss of their homes, typically defendants in mortgage foreclosure proceedings or debtors in bankruptcy proceedings. Paralegals will also... assist with the litigation of affirmative claims against predatory brokers and lenders and quiet title actions (., title fraud and foreclosure rescue fraud cases). Help represent clients with some non-homeownership matters such as utility and de... read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here
Staff Attorney-Consumer Practice Group The candidate will: (1) litigate on behalf of homeowners – primarily in foreclosure and bankruptcy court, but also via... affirmative litigation filed in state and federal court; (2) work with CPG paralegals to help homeowners obtain loss mitigation; (3) represent consumers in other state and federal cases (including bankruptcy) to enforce or defend... their rights; (4) conduct community legal education and outreach on homeownership and oth... read more
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Staff Attorney The candidate will specialize in the representation of homeowners facing the loss of their homes, typically defendants in mortgage foreclosure cases or debtors in chapter 13 proceedings. Handle other consumer cases such as chapter 7, predatory lending, debt collection, insurance, and public utility cases. The attorneys will: (1) litigate on behalf of homeowners – primarily in foreclosure and bankruptcy court, but also via... affirmative litigation filed in stat... read more
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Legal / Hearing Officer The candidate will review Bankruptcy Petitions, Schedules, National Plan... and other related documents in preparation for the §341 meeting. Will review tax returns and pay advices. Train to conduct §341 meeting as a representative of the trustee. Must have Doctorate Degree. 3 years of experience in Bankruptcy is essential. Must have... a Law Degree.... read more
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Consumer Rights Volunteer Projects Coordinator The candidate will coordinate with LAF attorneys in efforts to increase the capacity of the agency’s Consumer Practice Group to serve low-income residents of Cook County seeking assistance with consumer law related issues, such as bankruptcy or advance directives. Responsibilities:... Under the supervision of the Consumer Practice Group Director, provide critical support to the LAF and volunteer attorneys staffing the Bankruptcy... read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here