Associate Attorney - Litigation - TX

McCarthy & Holthus, LLP.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Remote work

Flexible schedules

Wellness resources

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

EAP

STD

LTD

Parental leave with company match

401(k) with company match

Job summary

McCarthy Holthus and its affiliated companies seek an experienced Litigation Attorney to provide oversight and strategic direction for the firm's litigation matters, with a focus on banking and mortgage servicing cases.

The role requires strong compliance judgment, the ability to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, and a commitment to working onsite in Plano, TX, with typical weekday hours.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active Texas license.
• Admission to practice before all four Texas federal district courts preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of active litigation experience, with banking/mortgage servicing focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal oversight and strategic direction for the firm's litigation matters.
• Manage a diverse caseload of banking litigation matters.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and regulatory laws.
• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend process modifications.
• Provide legal guidance to operational staff on litigation issues.
• Review and approve procedural changes for legal soundness.
• May perform other duties to support department goals.
• May occasionally work extended hours based on operational needs.

Skills

Litigation experience

Banking litigation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Case management

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Texas Bar Admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

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Associate Attorney - Litigation - TX

Full Time Attorney Plano, TX, US

McCarthy Holthus and its affiliated companies represent financial institutions in a wide range of banking law matters. With offices in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, we offer opportunities across multiple locations.

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.
• 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.
• May perform other duties as assigned to support department goals.
• May occasionally work extended hours based on operational needs.

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.

McCarthy Holthus 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.

Security Requirement

Employees must protect the security and confidentiality of sensitive information and follow applicable policies designed to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

This position is performed in a professional office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Employees use standard office equipment and may work in individual or shared workspaces.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time, consistent with the employee's knowledge, skills, and abilities.

McCarthy Holthus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace 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.

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 2/28/26.