Associate Attorney - Litigation

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

McCarthy Holthus is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join our litigation team in Plano, TX. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in the state of Texas, as well as admission to practice before all four Texas federal districts.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee and supervise all legal aspects of the firm's litigation practice
- Manage a portfolio of contested litigation matters
- Act as lead counsel in all aspects of litigated proceedings
- Ensure clients are kept informed regarding the status of litigated cases
- Provide guidance to operational staff regarding procedural changes
- Monitor for state, federal, and regulatory changes and recommend process modifications as needed

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and license to practice law in Texas
- Admission to practice before all four Texas federal districts
- 3-5 years of experience as lead counsel representing financial institutions in contested matters
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Proficiency in legal research applications such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
- Jurisdiction-specific experience in handling contested default matters and banking litigation preferred

Benefits:

- Competitive compensation package with performance-based bonus opportunities
- Enhanced employer contributions for benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Wellness program and flexible work options for work-life balance
- Parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers
- Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and short and long-term care insurances
- 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
- Professional development opportunities for growth and career advancement

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please apply through the McCarthy Holthus website: .

McCarthy Holthus, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and e-Verify participant. We are a law firm with offices in multiple states, including Texas, and we specialize in representing financial institutions in a variety of banking law matters. We offer a casual, family-oriented environment where employees are truly valued and have the opportunity for growth and development in their careers.

Our ideal candidate is a motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a desire to gain valuable experience and training in the legal and financial services industry. We are looking for candidates with 3-5 years of experience as lead counsel representing financial institutions in contested matters, and who possess excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as proficiency in legal research applications.

At McCarthy Holthus, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that these values are critical to our business success, and we strive to create a culture of inclusion and acceptance through our Diversity Plan and initiatives. We also offer professional development opportunities to help our employees achieve their growth potential and shape their own careers.

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, then look no further than McCarthy Holthus. Apply now to join our team as an Associate Attorney in the litigation department and become a part of our community of hard-working, fun professionals.

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Performance-based bonuses, competitive compensation packages, enhanced employer contributions for benefits, generous paid time off, health and wellness programs

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Legal oversight, litigation management, communication, organization, legal research, strategic planning

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, license to practice law in Texas, admission to practice before all four Texas federal districts

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