Associate Attorney

Ascendion; Texas; Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work flexibility

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

PTO

Life and disability insurance

AD&D insurance

EAP

Parental leave

Wellness resources

Descripción de la vacante

Ascendion partners with an established legal services organization seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its Texas team, handling banking, mortgage servicing, and financial services disputes. The role emphasizes strong litigation foundations, sound judgment, and compliance-driven representation.

The position offers hybrid flexibility, a typical 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule, and a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) with company match, medical/dental/vision coverage, PTO, and life and

Formación

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Texas bar license in good standing.
• At least 3 years of active litigation experience.
• Experience in banking/mortgage servicing litigation or related area.
• Strong written and verbal communication and case-management abilities.
• Proficiency with legal research tools (Westlaw/LexisNexis).

Responsabilidades

• Manage a diverse caseload of banking, mortgage servicing, and related litigation matters.
• Provide legal oversight and strategic direction for litigation matters.
• Handle specialized matters including judicial foreclosure, probate, and title-curative issues.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory developments and adjust processes accordingly.
• Provide litigation guidance to operational staff.
• Review proposed procedural changes for legal soundness.
• Conduct legal research and prepare analyses using Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Support departmental goals and operational needs.

Conocimientos

Litigation experience

Written communication

Organizational skills

Educación

J.D. from accredited law school

Herramientas

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Descripción del empleo

I'm partnering with an established legal services organization seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its Texas team. This is an opportunity for an attorney with a strong litigation foundation to handle matters involving banking, mortgage servicing, and financial services disputes.

The organization focuses on complex, regulated legal matters and values sound legal judgment, responsive client service, and compliance-driven representation.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid Flexibility: Work onsite during the initial 90-day training period, with a transition to 2–3 days onsite per week subject to management approval.
• Predictable Schedule: Typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, along with paid time off and additional employee support programs.
• Specialized Legal Practice: Build experience in banking, mortgage servicing, contested default litigation, and related real estate matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload of banking, mortgage servicing, and related litigation matters.
• Provide legal oversight and strategic direction for litigation matters.
• Handle specialized matters, including judicial foreclosure, probate, and title-curative issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and procedural requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and recommend appropriate changes to legal processes.
• Provide legal guidance to operational staff on litigation-related questions.
• Review proposed procedural changes for legal soundness.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or comparable research platforms.
• Support departmental goals and operational needs as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas bar license in good standing.
• At least 3 years of active litigation experience.
• Experience in contested default litigation, banking law, mortgage servicing litigation, or a closely related practice area.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and case-management abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research tools, including Westlaw and/or LexisNexis.

Preferred Qualification: Admission to practice before all four Texas federal district courts.

Work Schedule & Location

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term disability (STD) insurance
• Long-term disability (LTD) insurance
• Parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers
• Voluntary supplemental insurance and income-protection benefits
• Wellness resources and flexible work programs, where available

If this position isn't quite right for you, I also work with other legal clients and may have another opportunity that better aligns with your practice area, compensation goals, and career plans.