Financial Services Litigation Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with a minimum of three years of consumer financial services litigation experience to join their office in Irvine, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling sophisticated litigation work at a national level and must hold an active California license.

Duties

• Analyze, organize, and draft pleadings, including demurrers and motions.
• Engage in e-discovery and fact development.
• Propound and respond to written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Conduct mediations in state and federal courts.
• Appear in state and federal courts on motions and pre-trial matters.
• Address client challenges with strategic and analytical skills.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of consumer financial services litigation experience.
• Experience from a regional, national, or outstanding local law firm preferred.
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and maturity.
• Ability to manage a challenging workload effectively.
• Comfortable interfacing directly with clients.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active California Bar license required.

Skills

• Proficiency in e-discovery and fact development.
• Familiarity with FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA, UCC, EFTA, TILA, and UDAP.
• Strong initiative and ambition.
• Ability to prioritize and handle urgent tasks competently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Medical savings accounts.
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Generous paid time off for various reasons.
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships, and CLE expenses.
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses and backup care.

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