Associate Attorney - Litigation - TX - McCarthy & Holthus

McCarthy & Holthus LLP has years of experience in successfully representing financial institutions in a variety of banking law matters. We are looking for motivated candidates. We have offices in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. Currently looking for an Associate Attorney to work in our Plano, TX Office!

We pride ourselves on a causal, family-oriented environment where employees are truly valued. We offer performance-based, bonus opportunities, very competitive compensation packages, and other potential incentives for eligible employees. We also offer benefits with enhanced employer contributions, generous paid time off, as well as various programs geared to enhance health and happiness.

If you’d like to be a part of a community of hard-working fun professionals, look no further!

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

As an Associate Attorney at McCarthy & Holthus, you will play a crucial role in our legal team with a focus on bankruptcy, compliance, eviction, litigation, real property, and legal support services within the financial industry. You will provide expert counsel and representation in bankruptcy cases, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, handle landlord-tenant disputes, manage various litigation matters, and oversee legal issues related to real estate transactions. Additionally, you will offer comprehensive legal support tailored to the financial sector, including documentation and due diligence. This position requires strong expertise in these areas, exceptional analytical and communication skills, and a dedication to delivering high-quality legal services.

Description of Duties:

• Manage legal aspects of the firm’s litigation practice.
• Portfolio management of an average of 50-75 active litigation cases focusing on pretrial practice, trial practice, and appellate practice with an emphasis on case oversight, strategic planning, client communication, document management, risk assessment, and settlement negotiations.
• Serve as lead counsel during stages of litigation focusing on pre-litigation, pleadings, discovery, trial preparation, trial attendance, post-trial, and appeals.
• Guide operational staff in implementing procedural changes and approve these changes as needed.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on the firm’s needs and on your career development/progress.

Experience and Skills:

Required-

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• License to practice law in Texas
• 3-5 years of experience as lead counsel representing financial institutions in contested litigation

Our ideal candidate will bring with them-

• Admission to practice before all four Texas federal districts
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Proficiency in legal research applications such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, or other related systems.
• Experience in managing contested default cases and banking litigation specific to the jurisdiction
• Experience in managing contested default cases and banking litigation specific to the jurisdiction.

What you can look forward to

• Work Location and Schedule
  • We practice law in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. Our York, Nebraska office supports all locations. This hybrid position requires onsite presence 2-3 days per week after a 90-day training period and upon management approval.
  • Typically, your schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

• Benefits
  • Competitive Salary
  • Health Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Options
  • Professional Development
  • Parental Leave
  • Wellness Programs
  • Additional Perks

• Physical Demands
  • Frequently required to sit, talk, or hear.
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

• Work environment
  • Typical office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.

If you are interested in applying, please apply through our website below

https://mccarthyholthus.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-openings.php?search=true&&cust_sort1=200442

McCarthy Holthus, and our affiliate companies, are Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful and compliant workforce, McCarthy Holthus and our affiliate companies, participate in the E-Verify program. All candidates who accept a job offer will be required to complete the E-Verify process to verify their employment eligibility in the United States.