Consumer Financial Services Attorney

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-annual bonuses

Annual bonuses

Discretionary annual bonuses

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Generous PTO

Retirement savings plan

Student loan repayment

Backup care

Parental leave

Wellness resources

EAP

Commuter benefits

HSA

Mentor Program

Hinshaw University

Trial Workshops

Free CLE programs

Peer Recognition

Flexible career tracks

Pro bono opportunities

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in California is seeking an experienced civil litigator with a focus on mortgage defense to join our national Consumer Financial Services practice. The role involves defending clients in state and federal courts with significant early responsibilities within a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of civil litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and must be admitted to the California Bar in good standing.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the California Bar in good standing.
• Ideal candidates will have 4 or more years of experience in civil litigation, with a focus on mortgage litigation defense in state and federal courts.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• You will work with a collaborative and dynamic team defending national consumer financial services clients across a broad range of complex litigation matters in state and federal court.
• You will be entrusted with a diverse and challenging caseload, assuming significant responsibilities from the outset.

Skills

Civil litigation

Mortgage defense

Research & writing

Job description

Join Hinshaw & Culbertson’s nationally recognized Consumer Financial Services practice. It is among the largest in the country, with more than 150 attorneys delivering unmatched experience, reach, and bench strength.

Why Hinshaw & Culbertson

13 national rankings and 56 metro rankings in the 2026 Best Law Firms® directory. 80 lawyers named to Best Lawyers in America®, with 22 rising stars on the Ones to Watch™ list. National Chambers USA honors in Aviation, Financial Services, and Insurance. This isn't legacy prestige — it's excellence earned every year, by people at every stage of their career.

Scale That Backs You Up.

90+ years in practice. 450+ attorneys in 25 offices nationwide. One firm, coast to coast — giving you the resources of a national platform with the relationships of a firm that still knows your name.

Equality Isn't a Talking Point Here.

14 years running at 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. Mansfield Rule Certified Plus. A firm-wide commitment to pro bono work that runs through nearly every practice group. At Hinshaw, inclusion isn't a program — it's how we've operated for over a decade, consistently.

Bottom line:

Ranked nationally. Built for the long run. Committed to getting it right — for our people, our clients, and our communities.

What You Will Do

• You will work with a collaborative and dynamic team defending national consumer financial services clients across a broad range of complex litigation matters in state and federal court.
• You will be entrusted with a diverse and challenging caseload, assuming significant responsibilities from the outset.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the California Bar in good standing
• Ideal candidates will have 4 or more years of experience in civil litigation, with a focus on mortgage litigation defense matters in both state and federal courts.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills are required

What We Offer

Salary Range: The base salary for this position ranges from $140,000-$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Competitive Compensation & Multiple Paths To Earn More

Hinshaw’s compensation structure is designed to reward performance and provide multiple opportunities to increase your total compensation. In addition to competitive base salaries, attorneys can benefit from:

• Semi-annual hours-based bonuses rewarding strong billable performance
• Annual billed-and-collected bonuses providing an additional opportunity to directly benefit from your business and billing results
• Discretionary annual bonuses recognizing overall contributions and performance

With multiple bonus opportunities throughout the year, Hinshaw provides several avenues to achieve—and potentially exceed your compensation goals.

Exceptional Benefits, Growth & Career Support

Hinshaw offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and life beyond the workplace. Employees enjoy top-tier healthcare with multiple medical plan options to fit individual and family needs, along with dental and vision coverage.

• top-tier healthcare with multiple medical plan options
• dental and vision coverage
• generous PTO and holidays
• retirement savings and wealth management resources
• a student loan repayment program
• backup care
• parental and personal leave with reintegration support
• wellness and mental health resources
• EAP
• commuter benefits
• flexible spending and health savings accounts

Hinshaw also recognizes and rewards long-term commitment through its employee anniversary program.

• dedicated Mentor Program
• Hinshaw University skills development
• Trial Workshops
• free monthly CLE programs
• Peer Recognition Program
• Flexible career tracks
• coast-to-coast pro bono opportunities

At Hinshaw, you’re not just joining a firm; you’re joining a firm invested in your success, your career, and your life.

As an EOE/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.