A multi-state legal team is seeking an Associate Attorney - Litigation to manage a high-volume portfolio of creditor-focused litigation matters. The attorney will serve as lead counsel across all stages of litigation and provide strategic guidance to financial services clients on contested and high-risk cases.
* Manage a portfolio of 50 to 75 active litigation cases from initiation through resolution, including pretrial, trial, and appellate phases
* Serve as lead counsel in all aspects of litigation: pleadings, discovery, motions, trial preparation, trial, post-trial, and appeals
* Represent clients in contested matters, including judicial foreclosures, replevin actions, deceased borrower cases, and other creditor-related disputes
* Develop litigation strategy, oversee case planning, and provide timely updates to clients on case posture and risk exposure
* Negotiate settlements and manage risk using efficient, legally sound approaches
* Oversee procedural compliance and provide legal direction to internal operational staff
* Stay current on relevant federal, state, and regulatory requirements and implement procedural updates as needed
* JD from an accredited law school
* Active license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Texas preferred)
* Experience in litigation, particularly creditor's rights, foreclosure, or financial services, is strongly preferred
* Strong written advocacy, case management, and courtroom skills
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.