Associate Attorney Consumer Litigation and Government Investigations

Hudson Cook, LLP•Washington, DC

9d•$151,433 - $162,034•Hybrid

About The Position

Hudson Cook, LLP, a financial services law Firm with a national practice, seeks an Associate with 4+ years of commercial or consumer litigation experience to join its consumer litigation and government investigations practice in Washington, DC. This practice represents businesses facing consumer litigation and government investigations arising primarily under consumer protection laws such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Consumer Financial Protection Act, FTC Holder Rule, and other federal and state consumer protection laws. The ideal candidate is highly motivated and has solid mid-level litigation experience in federal court, with consumer arbitration experience a plus. They must possess excellent legal research and writing skills, attention to detail, and a desire to learn and develop their practice. Knowledge of or experience in the consumer financial services industry is preferred but not required. Applicants must be admitted in D.C. or eligible for admission by waiver.

Requirements

4+ years of commercial or consumer litigation experience.
Solid mid-level litigation experience in federal court.
Excellent legal research and writing skills.
Attention to detail.
Admitted in D.C. or eligible for admission by waiver.
Two writing samples (litigation briefs that the applicant drafted with minimal or no supervisor revisions).

Nice To Haves

Consumer arbitration experience.
Knowledge of or experience in the consumer financial services industry.

Responsibilities

Represent businesses facing consumer litigation and government investigations.
Handle litigation and arbitration in federal and state courts and arbitration organizations.
Respond to and resolve investigations and enforcement actions with federal regulators, such as the CFPB, FTC, U.S. Department of Justice, state regulators, and state Attorneys General.
Participate in business development and marketing.
Assist partners with client and business development activities.