Consumer Finance Litigation Associate - Hybrid, High-Impact Role

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Career Associate Attorney for its Consumer Financial Services Practice Group. This AmLaw 100 firm offers a hybrid work model and high-profile disputes representing leading financial institutions and service providers.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, 2+ years of substantive litigation, and experience in commercial litigation with FCRA/FDCPA/TCPA background advantageous.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction in good standing.
• 2+ years of substantive litigation experience.
• Experience in commercial litigation and representation of financial institutions preferred.
• Background defending matters under FCRA, FDCPA, and/or TCPA advantageous.
• Ability to independently manage cases, lead projects, and supervise juniors.
• Strong writing, analytical, and professional judgment.
• Excellent research, communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, nationally integrated practice.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle a broad range of consumer financial services litigation, including commercial disputes and matters involving federal and state consumer protection laws.
• Participate in hearings, depositions, motions practice, and other proceedings across state and federal courts.
• Provide legal advice and regulatory guidance, communicate case strategy and developments, and support clients responding to government and agency investigations.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and related litigation documents.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and partners on high-impact matters within a collaborative, nationally coordinated team.

Skills

Litigation experience

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Leadership abilities

Independent case management

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team supervision

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Career Associate Attorney for its Consumer Financial Services Practice Group. This AmLaw 100 firm offers a hybrid work model and high-profile disputes representing leading financial institutions and service providers.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, 2+ years of substantive litigation, and experience in commercial litigation with FCRA/FDCPA/TCPA background advantageous.