Consumer Financial Services Litigation Staff Attorney

Goodwin Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Consumer Financial Services Litigation Staff Attorney to join a nationally recognized Los Angeles law firm.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of consumer finance and mortgage litigation experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and active California bar membership. This non‑partnership role offers a sophisticated docket and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• At least three years of consumer finance and mortgage litigation experience.
• Active California bar membership and excellent writing/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Defend banks, lenders, servicers and other financial institutions in consumer finance litigation.
• Defend mortgage lenders and servicers in origination, servicing and foreclosure-related disputes.
• Handle claims under TILA, FDCPA, FCRA, ECOA and UDAAP.
• Support the defense of consumer class actions against financial services clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Consumer Financial Services Litigation Staff Attorney to join its growing Los Angeles practice. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience.

This is an opportunity to defend banks, lenders and servicers in consumer finance and mortgage litigation as part of a nationally recognized Consumer Financial Services practice. The non-partnership position offers a steady, sophisticated docket and a collaborative environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Defend banks, lenders, servicers and other financial institutions in consumer finance litigation.
• Defend mortgage lenders and servicers in origination, servicing and foreclosure-related disputes.
• Handle claims under TILA, FDCPA, FCRA, ECOA and UDAAP.
• Support the defense of consumer class actions brought against financial services clients.

Job Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• At least three years of consumer finance and mortgage litigation experience
• Experience with TILA, FDCPA, FCRA, ECOA or UDAAP claims
• Active California bar membership, along with excellent writing and communication skills

Job Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan with 401(k), health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off, ten paid holidays, employee assistance program, and opportunities for continued professional development