Associate Attorney, Litigation

Associate Attorney - Litigation

A well-established law firm representing financial institutions in a wide range of banking law matters is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney. We offer competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, incentives tied to success, paid time off, and a benefits package designed to support employee well-being.

Summary: We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to provide legal oversight and strategic direction for the firm's litigation practice. This role requires significant litigation experience, a background in banking or finance law, strong compliance judgment, and the ability to manage a variety of cases from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal oversight and strategic direction for the firm's litigation matters.
• Manage a diverse caseload of banking litigation matters.
• Ensure strict compliance with state, federal, and regulatory laws.
• Handle specialized cases (e.g., judicial foreclosure, probate, title curative matters).
• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend process modifications.
• Provide legal guidance to operational staff on litigation-related issues.
• Review and approve procedural changes for legal soundness.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of active litigation experience.
• Proven expertise in contested default and banking/mortgage servicing litigation.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior organizational and case management skills.
• High proficiency in legal research (Westlaw, LexisNexis, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Admission to practice before all four Texas federal district courts preferred.

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.

Salary Range: The salary for this position typically ranges from $98,000 - $128,000, depending on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and business needs.

Benefits: The firm and its affiliated companies promote work/life balance through PTO, remote work, flexible schedules when available, and wellness resources. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits following a 30-day waiting period. Offerings include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, LTD, parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers, voluntary income protection benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Part-time employees may have access to some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.