Senior Associate

Job Description

PBG is partnering with a Consumer Financial Services firm on their search for a senior litigation associate. This role is focused on consumer financial services litigation – defending businesses against individual and class litigation and arbitration in connection with consumer financing, credit and consumer reporting, privacy laws, unfair and deceptive practices, debt collection, bank-fintech partnerships, licensing, and advertising. A commercial litigation background is helpful, interest and experience with consumer financial laws is strongly preferred.

This practice represents businesses facing consumer litigation and government investigations arising primarily under consumer protection laws such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Consumer Financial Protection Act, FTC Holder Rule, and other federal and state consumer protection and privacy laws.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The ideal candidate can quickly integrate into a busy and growing practice and will be capable of managing the day-to-day aspects of active cases. They have solid senior associate-level litigation experience in federal court, with consumer arbitration experience a plus. They will take the lead on smaller matters with minimal supervision, including cases that primarily involve negotiating a settlement and managing pro se litigants in certain cases, but might require some initial pleadings and discovery work. They will have experience independently handling Rule 26(f) conferences and initial case management conferences/scheduling conferences/arbitration preliminary hearings. They will work with partners to set case strategy and then drive cases forward independently. They must possess excellent legal research and writing skills, attention to detail, and a desire to develop their practice.

This is a growth opportunity for a senior associate and working with a supportive partner who will invest in mentorship. The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of consumer financial litigation experience at a law firm. The preferred location for this role in in Washington, DC and the firm operates on a hybrid work schedule. Other potential locations include, Portland, ME or Chattanooga, TN. Candidates must be licensed in the jurisdiction where they practice.

This firm does not operate under a traditional high-billable hour model. Instead, the firm focuses on meaningful, high-quality work over volume and provides opportunities for law practice and business development. In practice, associates who are consistently engaged (often around 1,400+ billable hours annually) are well-positioned for success.

Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested attorneys should apply with a resume immediately.