Consumer Finance Litigation Associate

Husch Blackwell; Springfield, New York (MO, NY, OH); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Associate performance bonus

Client development bonus

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks a Consumer Finance Litigation Associate in Springfield, MO, with an option for a virtual office (The Link). The role favors candidates licensed in CA, FL, NJ, NY, or OH, but accepts qualified applicants in other markets as well.

Responsibilities include defending financial-services clients in courts, handling consumer-protection and mortgage-related disputes, and coordinating with the Financial Services & Capital Markets team.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience defending financial-services companies.
• Experience with consumer-protection statutes such as FCRA, FDCPA and RESPA.
• Prior work representing mortgage servicers/originators in foreclosures or title disputes.
• Active bar license in the state of the office applied to (or commitment to obtain).
• For virtual-office candidates, bar license in the state of residence required.
• Strong academic credentials and ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Defend financial-services clients in state and federal courts.
• Handle litigation involving consumer-protection statutes and mortgage-related disputes.
• Collaborate with attorneys in the Financial Services & Capital Markets unit.
• Develop and articulate legal strategies, manage case files, and meet client deadlines.

Skills

Litigation experience

FCRA

FDCPA

RESPA

Mortgage disputes

Bar admission readiness

Education

Active bar license

Tools

None

Job description

jobs Verified: 29 Oct 2026 Springfield, MO (with virtual office "The Link" - candidates in CA, FL, NJ, NY, OH preferred)

Consumer Finance Litigation Associate

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Springfield, MO (with virtual office "The Link" - candidates in CA, FL, NJ, NY, OH preferred)

Salary range $200,000-$230,000 (CA, CO, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, WA, DC); $210,000-$225,000 (MN, VT); other markets variable; eligible for performance and client-development bonuses

• 3-5 years of litigation experience defending financial-services companies
• Experience with FCRA, FDCPA, RESPA and related consumer-protection statutes
• Prior work representing mortgage servicers/originators in foreclosures, quiet-title or title disputes
• Active bar license in the state of the office applied to (or commitment to obtain one promptly)
• For virtual-office candidates, a bar license in the state of residence is required
• Strong academic credentials, community involvement, and ability to handle multiple projects under pressure

Contextual Overview

Husch Blackwell, a national law firm, is hiring a Consumer Finance Litigation Associate to join its Financial Services & Capital Markets practice. The role is based in Springfield, MO, with a virtual-office option (The Link) and a strong preference for candidates licensed in California, Florida, NewJersey, NewYork or Ohio.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• 3-5 years of litigation experience defending financial-services companies
• Experience with FCRA, FDCPA, RESPA and related consumer-protection statutes
• Prior work representing mortgage servicers/originators in foreclosures, quiet-title or title disputes
• Active bar license in the state of the office applied to (or commitment to obtain one promptly)
• For virtual-office candidates, a bar license in the state of residence is required
• Strong academic credentials, community involvement, and ability to handle multiple projects under pressure

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Defend financial-services clients in state and federal courts.
• Handle litigation involving consumer-protection statutes and mortgage-related disputes.
• Collaborate with attorneys in the Financial Services & Capital Markets unit.
• Develop and articulate legal strategies, manage case files, and meet client deadlines.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Salary range: $200,000-$230,000 in CA, CO, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, WA, DC; $210,000-$225,000 in MN and VT; other markets vary. Associates are eligible for an Associate Performance Bonus and a Client Development Bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and more.

For further details, refer to the Husch Blackwell careers page. No direct contact email or phone number was provided in the posting.