Litigation Team Lead

About the role

McCarthy Holthus, and our affiliate companies, are seeking a passionate and driven individual to join our dynamic Litigation Team. We represent financial institutions in various banking law matters across multiple offices in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.

Responsibilities

• Track active litigation cases in our system and with the court
• Staff oversight, monitoring reporting, assisting with document preparation and filing
• Maintain case dockets and documents from court cases
• Monitor client systems
• Prepare and file court documents in State, District, and Federal Courts
• Monitor and calendar hearings in our case management system, and schedule hearing coverage as needed
• Communicate case status updates to clients
• Request approvals from clients and update our system accordingly
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department goals

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in a litigation assistant or paralegal role
• Experience in managing a team
• Proficient in electronic filing systems for both state and federal courts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to manage tasks independently and prioritize effectively
• Working knowledge of state and federal court procedures
• Experience supporting secured mortgage lenders or loan servicers is a plus

Skills

• Proficiency in electronic filing systems for both state and federal courts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to manage tasks independently and prioritize effectively
• Working knowledge of state and federal court procedures
• Experience supporting secured mortgage lenders or loan servicers is a plus

Pay

The salary for this position typically ranges from $29.00-$33.00 an hour, depending on qualifications, experience, and other factors. Final offers may vary based on the candidate's specific qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity and business needs.

Schedule

The work week is typically Monday through Friday, with business hours from 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.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses
• Competitive compensation
• A range of incentives that reward your success
• Generous benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD
• Parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers
• Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and short and long-term care insurances
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match

Security Requirement

Ensure the security and confidentiality of all sensitive information, including threats or hazards to the security or integrity of sensitive information that could result in any harm or inconvenience to any customer, employee, or company.

Work Environment

A corporate office environment with a professional setting, characterized by a quiet to moderate noise level. Employees may work in individual or shared workspaces, with standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and telephones. Occasional meetings, collaborative discussions, and business activities may contribute to variations in noise levels.