Associate Attorney - Real Estate & Title Insurance Litigation | No hard Min Billables

Associate Attorney – Real Estate & Title Insurance Litigation (Chicago)

A Mid-West Law Firm growing its Chicago office is hiring a mid- to senior-level Associate to join our Real Estate Litigation & Title team.

• Real platform, real runway (Chicago + Midwest): Regional firm with multi‑jurisdiction work— great for building a book beyond a single venue. Chicago is growing, with solid internal support/tech and room to carve out your niche.
• Growth runway in Chicago: Robust internal support, technology, and autonomy to grow your book and practice.
• High‑impact matters, low politics: Focused real estate/title disputes (not general liability) where strong writing and strategy move the needle—most hearings are motion‑driven and many court calls are via Zoom.
• Balanced expectations: No hard minimum billables.
• Mentorship with a clear BD path: The Partner will train and integrate you into her practice and set a baseline for business development, so you’re not guessing how to grow.
• Supportive, collaborative style: Looking for someone independent yet coachable—argue motions, manage files, and own outcomes with thoughtful guidance (not micromanagement).

• Lead and support title insurance litigation/defense matters including title curative issues, defective title, and contested real estate disputes (easements, boundary/encroachment, lien claims, interests in real property).
• Handle motion‑heavy practice (summary judgment and other dispositive motions are common); most court appearances are via Zoom unless contested.
• Develop case strategy, manage files, draft and argue motions, conduct discovery, prepare witnesses, and communicate with clients and title insurers.
• Compensation:
  Up to $180,000 + Bonus (depending on experience).
• Benefits:
  Comprehensive health with high‑deductible plan + firm HSA contributions (including family coverage), dental/vision, 401(k), firm‑hosted events and strong cross‑office culture.
• PTO:
  No designated cap; responsible time off.
• Location:
  
  Chicago (4 days in office; some flexibility).

• 5–10 years of real estate litigation experience with working knowledge of real property law and title issues; some client contacts you can cultivate.
• Ability to read deeds, surveys, PIN records, and loan documents; strong analytical/problem‑solving instincts.
• Courtroom experience and file‑management skills; comfort in a motion‑driven practice (trials are rare).
• Overlap with commercial leasing/transactions, lenders’ rights, or land use.
• Optional/adjacent exposure: construction litigation/lenders’ rights or zoning/land use (helpful but not required).

$100,000 – $180,000 per year (up to $180,000 + bonus). Salary is based on skills and experience.

Email your resume and a short note about your relevant title/real property experience and representative motions to with subject line: “Associate — Real Estate & Title (Chicago).”