Consumer Financial Services Litigation Associate — Hybrid

Joseph Michaels International; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a Consumer Financial Services Career Associate Attorney to join its AmLaw 100 consumer financial services practice. The role entails handling a wide range of commercial litigation for leading financial institutions, with opportunities to lead matters and mentor junior staff.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, active Bar admission, and 5–10 years of substantive litigation experience, including exposure to FCRA/FDCPA/TCPA

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with 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 strongly preferred.
• Background defending matters under FCRA, FDCPA, and/or TCPA is 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.
• 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 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 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

Case management

Leadership

Mentoring

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Professional judgment

Attention to detail

Proactive

Fast-paced environment

Nationally integrated practice

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Education

JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction (in good standing)

Tools

None

Job description

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a Consumer Financial Services Career Associate Attorney to join its AmLaw 100 consumer financial services practice. The role entails handling a wide range of commercial litigation for leading financial institutions, with opportunities to lead matters and mentor junior staff.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, active Bar admission, and 5–10 years of substantive litigation experience, including exposure to FCRA/FDCPA/TCPA