Associate Attorney

Role: Financial Services Litigation Associate

Schedule: Hybrid!! (3 days in, 2 remote)

Salary: $155,000 - $200,000 + Bonus Opportunities + Comprehensive Benefits

A full-service, nationally renowned White Plains law firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Services Litigation Attorney to join its growing practice. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of commercial litigation experience and will manage a diverse docket of cases, representing banks, lenders, financial institutions, and corporate clients in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitrations and regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of financial services and commercial litigation, from initial pleadings through discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals.
• Handle contested mortgage foreclosures, lender liability claims, bankruptcy adversary proceedings, and creditors' rights issues.
• Draft and argue complex dispositive and discovery motions, briefs, and settlement agreements.
• Take and defend depositions, conduct mediations, and manage court appearances independently.
• Conduct legal research and advise financial institution clients on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

Requirements:

• Admission to NYS Bar is required; additional admissions a plus
• 2+ years of commercial litigation experience (will also consider candidates with insurance defense and product liability experience)
• Financial services experience is preferred
• Deposition and oral argument experience
• Excellent academic credentials