Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney Full Time Attorney Texas, Plano, TX, US Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually We are seeking an Associate Attorney – Litigation to join our Texas legal team. This role is responsible for the legal oversight and management of the firm’s litigation portfolio, including contested matters, judicial foreclosures, replevin actions, and other creditor’s rights issues. The ideal candidate will serve as lead counsel across all stages of litigation and provide strategic legal guidance on behalf of secured and unsecured financial institution clients. Responsibilities: Manage a portfolio of 50–75 active litigation cases from initiation through resolution, including pretrial, trial, and appellate stages. Act as lead counsel in all phases of litigation: pre-litigation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, trial, post-trial, and appeals. Represent clients in contested matters, deceased borrower cases, and firm-related litigation. Provide legal strategy, case planning, and timely status updates to clients. Negotiate settlements and manage risk exposure using efficient and legally sound approaches. Supervise procedural implementations and provide legal guidance to operational staff. Ensure compliance with applicable state, federal, regulatory, and client‑specific requirements. Monitor changes in relevant laws and recommend or implement procedural updates as needed. May perform other duties as assigned to support department goals. May occasionally work extended hours based on operational needs. Experience and Skills: 3–5 years of experience as lead counsel in contested litigation representing financial institutions. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases efficiently. Proficient in legal research tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, or equivalent. Experience with default litigation and banking law in Texas preferred. Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in the State of Texas. Admission to practice before all four federal district courts in Texas. Work Schedule: The work week is typically Monday through Friday, with business hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Employees are required to be onsite 2‑3 days per week following a 90‑day training period and upon management approval. Benefits: McCarthy Holthus and affiliated companies promote work/life balance with a robust wellness program, PTO, remote work, and flexible schedules (where available). Full‑time employees become eligible for benefits following a 30‑day waiting period, with benefit offerings that include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Additionally the firm provides parental leave for both primary and non‑primary caregivers as well. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and short and long‑term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Part‑time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro‑rated basis. Security Requirement: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to ensure the security and confidentiality of all sensitive information, including but not limited to threats or hazards to the security or integrity of sensitive information that could result in any harm or inconvenience to any customer, employee or company. Workplace Environment: A corporate office environment with a professional setting, characterized by a quiet to moderate noise level. Employees may work in individual or shared workspaces, with standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and telephones. Occasional meetings, collaborative discussions, and business activities may contribute to variations in noise levels. Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance: McCarthy Holthus and the affiliate companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. 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. We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made. If a background check is conducted and a conviction directly related to the job is found, the applicant will be given the chance to explain circumstances, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. All candidates who accept a job offer will be required to complete the E-Verify process to verify employment eligibility in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr