Associate Attorney - Litigation - TX

McCarthy Holthus and its affiliated companies represent financial institutions in a wide range of banking law matters, with offices in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to provide legal oversight and strategic direction for the firm's litigation practice. This role requires significant litigation experience, a background in banking or finance law, strong compliance judgment, and the ability to manage a variety of cases from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal oversight and strategic direction for the firm's litigation matters.
• Manage a diverse caseload of banking litigation matters.
• Ensure strict compliance with state, federal, and regulatory laws.
• Handle specialized cases (e.g., judicial foreclosure, probate, title curative matters).
• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend process modifications.
• Provide legal guidance to operational staff on litigation-related issues.
• Review and approve procedural changes for legal soundness.
• May perform other duties as assigned to support department goals.
• May occasionally work extended hours based on operational needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of active litigation experience.
• Proven expertise in contested default and banking/mortgage servicing litigation.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior organizational and case management skills.
• High proficiency in legal research (Westlaw, LexisNexis, etc.).

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Admission to practice before all four Texas federal district courts preferred.

Schedule

The work week is typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Employees are required to be onsite 2-3 days per week following a 90-day training period and upon management approval.

Pay

The salary for this position typically ranges from $98,000 to $128,000, depending on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and business needs.

Benefits

McCarthy Holthus and its affiliated companies promote work/life balance through PTO, remote work, flexible schedules when available, and wellness resources. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits following a 30-day waiting period. Offerings include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Part-time employees may have access to some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Security Requirement

Employees must protect the security and confidentiality of sensitive information and follow applicable policies designed to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a professional office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Employees use standard office equipment and may work in individual or shared workspaces.