Financial Services Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with two to five years of financial services litigation experience to join their office in Irvine, California. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, eager to manage a caseload, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

Duties

• Manage case files and engage in motion practice.
• Participate in courtroom opportunities and depositions.
• Prepare for trials and engage in alternative dispute resolution.
• Analyze, organize, and draft pleadings, including motions and discovery documents.
• Conduct e-discovery and fact development.
• Appear in state and federal courts for case management and pre-trial matters.

Requirements

• Active California law license.
• Experience from a regional, national, or reputable local law firm preferred.
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA, UCC, EFTA, TILA, and UCL/UDAP.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and strategic skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Proficiency in e-discovery processes.
• Ability to prioritize and manage urgent tasks effectively.

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 holidays, vacation, and other personal reasons.
• Paid bar dues and approved bar association memberships.
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses and backup care options.