Consumer Financial Services Career Associate Attorney/Multi Office (Mid-Sr)

Top Dog Recruiting; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting represents a premier AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Career Associate Attorney for its Consumer Financial Services Practice Group. The role involves handling a broad range of consumer financial services litigation, advising on regulatory matters, and working within a national, collaborative team.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, and 5–10 years of substantive litigation experience, with preference for FCRA/FDCPA/TCPA exposure.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 5–10 years of substantive litigation experience.
• Experience with commercial litigation and representation of financial institutions is preferred.
• Experience defending matters under FCRA, FDCPA, and/or TCPA is advantageous.
• Ability to independently manage cases, lead projects, and supervise junior team members.
• Strong writing ability, analytical skills, and professional judgment.
• Excellent research, communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, nationally integrated practice.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle a broad range of consumer financial services litigation, including commercial disputes.
• 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 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

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction

Job description

CONSUMER FINANCIAL SERVICES CAREER ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Locations: multiple locations, see complete list at end of description

HYBRID

A premier AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a talented Career Associate Attorney to join their esteemed Consumer Financial Services Practice Group. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a high-performing litigation team representing leading financial institutions and service providers in complex business and commercial disputes.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, ingood standing
• 5–10 years of substantive litigation experience
• Experience with commercial litigation and the representation of financial institutions is strongly preferred
• Background defending matters under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and/orTelephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)is highly advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage cases, lead projects, and supervise junior team members
• Strong writing ability, analytical skills, and professional judgment
• Excellent research, communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, nationally integrated practice

Key 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

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading Consumer Financial Services litigation team at a firm known for its deep bench of industry experts and client-focused innovation. You’ll gain exposure to significant, high-profile matters and enjoy a supportive environment that values initiative, professional development, and collaboration. Associates at this firm are given meaningful responsibility, with opportunities for hands-on litigation experience, direct client interaction, and clear paths for advancement. You will be given the opportunity to engage in a wide range of tasks within the practice, as well as contributing to the firm's culture of mentorship and support.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $175,000 – $250,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; generous PTO; profit-sharing; tuition assistance; and additional perks
• Supportive Culture:Our client fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports innovation, balance, and career advancement

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Locations:

Locations:

California (CA)

• Los Angeles
• Orange County
• San Diego
• San Francisco

Connecticut (CT)

• Hartford

Florida (FL)

• Miami
• West Palm Beach

Massachusetts (MA)

• Boston

New York (NY)

• New York
• Rochester

Pennsylvania (PA)

• Berwyn (Philadelphia West)
• Harrisburg
• Philadelphia
• Pittsburgh

Texas (TX)

• Austin
• Dallas
• Houston

Virtual Office (with preference for Nevada license)