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 role offers a supportive team environment with opportunities for autonomy and hands-on experience guided by seasoned partners.

Duties

• Manage case files and engage in motion practice.
• Participate in courtroom opportunities and depositions.
• Engage in alternative dispute resolution and trial preparation.
• Analyze, organize, and draft pleadings.
• Propound and respond to written discovery.
• Appear in state and federal courts for case management conferences and motions.

Requirements

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

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills

• Outstanding attention to detail and proficiency in e-discovery.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle urgent tasks with competence and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills and client interface capability.

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, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave.
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships, and CLE expenses.
• Work-life programs, including service bonuses and back-up child and elder care.