Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

At McCarthy & Holthus, and our affiliate companies, we have years of expertise in representing financial institutions across a wide range of banking law matters, and we’re looking for passionate, driven candidates to join our dynamic team! With offices in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, we offer opportunities across multiple locations.

Our workplace is more than just a job – it’s a supportive, collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter. You’ll be part of a team that values hard work, creativity, and dedication, while enjoying a strong sense of community. We offer performance-based bonuses, competitive compensation, and a range of incentives that reward your success. Plus, with generous benefits, enhanced employer contributions, and paid time off, we prioritize your well-being and work-life balance. This role does not have a minimum billable hour requirement.

About the Role:

McCarthy & Holthus, LLP is seeking an attorney to support the firm’s commercial default and creditor rights practice as part of the Legal Resolution team. This role will focus on pre-foreclosure demand strategy, commercial foreclosure review, statute of limitations and deficiency analysis, and complex default-related legal issues. The attorney will also collaborate across a second practice group, Replevin, providing strategic legal support and assisting with operational and litigation matters as needed. The attorney will primarily serve as outside counsel to our affiliate trustee company and work closely with the trustee's General Counsel and in-house legal department, as well as commercial foreclosure unit.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable handling nuanced legal review, risk assessment, and strategic decision-making in a fast-paced environment. The attorney must be comfortable rolling files with the firm's general counsel, executives, and also clients. The position demands a strong commitment to ethical practice, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under deadlines. This is a hybrid position.

Responsibilities:

• Review commercial loan referrals and advise on risk and strategy.
• Draft and review legal documents including demands letters.
• Manage case files and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with legal standards and firm policies.
• Conduct file rolls with clients.
• Assist with the drafting and review of replevin pleadings, and assist with hearing coverage when needed (generally, virtual court calls).

Skills:

• The Associate Attorney will utilize writing skills daily to prepare pleadings and client correspondence.
• Effective communication skills are essential for interacting with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
• Time management and organizational skills enable the attorney to handle multiple cases simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
• Analytical skills are applied to interpret laws, precedents, and evidence to build compelling cases and procedures.
• Familiarity with legal technology enhances efficiency in managing case files, conducting research, and streamlining workflow.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the relevant state(s) within the United States.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of prior experience working in a law firm or legal department.
• Familiarity with real property and commercial foreclosure.
• Experience with case management software and document management systems.

Work Schedule:

The work week is typically Monday through Friday, with business hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Employees may be required to be onsite 2 days per week following a 90-day training period and upon management approval. The initial training period may require full-time in office hours depending on prior experience.

Salary Range:

The salary for this position typically ranges from 115,000.00-150,000.00, depending on qualifications, experience, and other factors. Please note that the final offer may differ based on the candidate's specific qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity and business needs.

Benefits:

McCarthy & Holthus and affiliated companies promote work/life balance with a robust wellness program, PTO, remote work, and flexible schedules (when 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.

Work 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.

Next Steps:

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Notices:

The above information on this job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents. Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the incumbent.

McCarthy & Holthus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. 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.

Qualified applicants with a criminal history will be considered pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and other applicable state or local laws. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if there are concerns about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. For more information about the Fair Chance Ordinance, visit the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement webpage.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful and compliant workforce, we participate in the E-Verify program. All candidates who accept a job offer will be required to complete the E-Verify process to verify their employment eligibility in the United States.

Applications will be accepted until 07/31/2026.