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Potestivo & Associates P.C.

Associate Attorney

Potestivo & Associates P.C., Rochester, Michigan, us, 48308

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Vice President/Director of Human Resources at Potestivo & Associates, P.C.

Potestivo & Associates, P.C., is recognized as a leading Creditors’ Rights law firm. Based in Rochester, MI, Potestivo & Associates employs over 70 employees and operates a network of 2 offices in 2 states. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services through a partnership based on integrity and respect for our clients, our employees and the communities in which we serve. We are currently seeking a licensed Associate Attorney in our Rochester, MI office with 2-4 years of litigation and/or Foreclosure experience in the practice of Real Estate Law. Responsibilities

Drafting complaints, dispositive motions, ADR summaries, and settlement documents Attending court hearings, including, but not limited to, motion hearings, pre-trial conferences, ADRs, evidentiary hearings, and trials, throughout Illinois Reviewing and responding to discovery requests, as well as propounding discovery and conducting depositions Reviewing contested pleadings and drafting responses, replies, and/or motions Investigating facts and legal issues to determine causes of action Researching, analyzing, and interpreting sources of law such as statutes, rules and regulations, ordinances, case law, and other legal opinions Ensuring deadlines are maintained Entering and reviewing billable time Complying with client requirements This position will work directly with the Firm’s clients in providing recommendations and determining strategies for proceeding The caseload includes title litigation, contested foreclosures and evictions, nuisance abatement, collections, landlord-tenant, and other real estate related civil litigation Qualifications

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school Must be licensed in the State of Illinois and be an active and in good standing member of the State Bar of Illinois Must be licensed in the Northern District of Illinois with ability to gain licensure in Central and Southern District of Illinois Minimum 2-4 years of litigation experience Skills

LexisNexis Advance Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Case Management Systems (Case Aware Software a plus) Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with multiple Departments Very organized and strong attention to detail Strong research and investigative skills Excellent written and communication skills Strong oral advocacy skills Job Type: Full‑time Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Potestivo & Associates P.C. by 2x

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