Associate Attorney - Litigation - TX

Premier Business Support•Plano, TX

3d•$98,000 - $128,000•Hybrid

About The Position

McCarthy Holthus and its affiliated companies represent financial institutions in a wide range of banking law matters. With offices in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, we offer opportunities across multiple locations. We offer competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, incentives tied to success, paid time off, and a benefits package designed to support employee well-being. We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to provide legal oversight and strategic direction for the firm's litigation practice. This role requires significant litigation experience, a background in banking or finance law, strong compliance judgment, and the ability to manage a variety of cases from inception through resolution.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of active litigation experience.
Proven expertise in contested default and banking/mortgage servicing litigation.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Superior organizational and case management skills.
High proficiency in legal research (Westlaw, LexisNexis, etc.).
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active license in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Admission to practice before all four Texas federal district courts preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide legal oversight and strategic direction for the firm's litigation matters.
Manage a diverse caseload of banking litigation matters.
Ensure strict compliance with state, federal, and regulatory laws.
Handle specialized cases (e.g., judicial foreclosure, probate, title curative matters).
Monitor regulatory changes and recommend process modifications.
Provide legal guidance to operational staff on litigation-related issues.
Review and approve procedural changes for legal soundness.
May perform other duties as assigned to support department goals.
May occasionally work extended hours based on operational needs.