Full-time
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Posted 13 days ago
Job description
Consumer Finance Litigation Associate (2-5 Years) — Texas Offices
Locations: Houston • Dallas • Austin • San Antonio
Team: Financial Services & Capital Markets – Consumer Finance Litigation
Bar Admission: Active Texas Bar (or immediate eligibility for admission/waiver)
About the Role
A national Am Law firm seeks a mid-level Consumer Finance Litigation Associate to defend leading banks, mortgage servicers, fintechs, and non-bank lenders in high-stakes individual and class-action matters. You’ll collaborate with a deep bench of trial lawyers while managing cases in federal and state courts across Texas and the Fifth Circuit.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle all phases of consumer-finance disputes under FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA, TILA, RESPA, ECOA, UDAAP, and related statutes
- Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and briefs in federal and state courts; argue motions when appropriate
- Manage discovery, including written requests, ESI, depositions, and expert coordination
- Develop litigation strategies, settlement positions, and trial themes in partnership with senior counsel and clients
- Supervise paralegals and junior associates on discovery and factual investigation tasks
- Maintain clear, proactive communication with sophisticated in-house counsel and business stakeholders
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 2-5 years of litigation experience with a clear focus on consumer-finance statutes or financial-services disputes
- Proven federal-court practice: drafting motions to dismiss/summary judgment, removal/remand strategy, class-action briefs, or MDL work
- Working knowledge of CFPB rules, OCC/FDIC guidance, or state AG consumer-protection actions is a plus
- Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and oral-advocacy skills; Law Review or judicial clerkship welcome but not required
- Strong project-management instincts and the ability to handle multiple active dockets under tight deadlines
- Commitment to client service, collaboration, and the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals
Why Join Us
- Immediate courtroom exposure and client contact with nationally recognized consumer-finance litigators
- Competitive compensation, merit-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, wellness stipend)
- Robust professional-development programs, CLE support, and a clearly defined advancement track
- Flexible hybrid-work options tied to your chosen Texas office
How to Apply
Send your résumé, law-school transcript, and a recent writing sample (preferably a dispositive motion or federal brief) to our legal recruiting team with “TX Consumer Finance Litigator” in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for a confidential interview.
The firm is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Litigation Associate?
A: To succeed as a Litigation Associate, key technical skills include proficiency in legal research, document drafting, and trial preparation, as well as knowledge of relevant laws and regulations. Soft skills such as strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, along with the ability to work well under pressure and maintain a high level of organization, are also crucial for success in this role. By combining these technical and soft skills, Litigation Associates can effectively support attorneys, manage complex cases, and contribute to the success of their law firm or organization.
Q: What is the career path for a Litigation Associate?
A: A Litigation Associate typically starts as a Junior Associate, assisting senior attorneys with case research, document preparation, and trial support, before progressing to a Senior Associate role, where they take on more significant responsibilities, such as leading discovery efforts and drafting pleadings. As they gain experience, they may move into a Counsel or Senior Counsel position, overseeing complex cases and mentoring junior associates, and eventually, some may become Partners or Of Counsel, leading their own practices and advising clients on litigation strategies. Throughout their career, Litigation Associates can develop skills in areas like trial advocacy, negotiation, and client management, which can lead to opportunities in alternative dispute resolution, in-house counsel, or even judicial careers.
