Consumer Litigation Attorney - Deposits

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Vacation benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Truist Financial Corporation's Legal Department seeks an experienced litigator to join the Consumer Litigation Team, handling defensive and pre-litigation matters with strategic advice to mitigate risk. The role centers on Deposit litigation and collaboration with business and legal teammates.

Position requires in-office work five days a week and can sit in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Winston-Salem, NC or Richmond, VA.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing.
• 8 years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize matters, utilize time management skills, and move between matters fluidly.
• Ability to handle a heavy workload, manage stress effectively and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously without close supervision.
• Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.

Responsibilities

• Provide significant internal client legal support day to day.
• Responsible for assessing legal risk, providing legal advice, and/or assisting in resolving legal problems which may represent potential exposure to the company.
• Keeps abreast of legislation, regulations, and case law developments that affect the company and the banking industry in area of practice.
• May prepare and/or review documents and other instruments, represent the company in transactions, litigation, bankruptcy matters, or alternative dispute resolutions (as applicable), performing legal research and analysis, maintaining files and records.
• Identify need for and when necessary, select, engage, and direct outside counsel to undertake specific matters.
• Serve as an individual contributor but may provide ad hoc work direction and supervision to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

The Truist Legal Department is looking for an experienced litigator to join the litigation team in proactively and strategically managing a wide variety of defensive litigation and pre-litigation disputes, as well as collaborating with the business and other Legal teammates to provide advice and counseling to mitigate legal risk. The litigator will work primarily on Deposit litigation as part of the Consumer Litigation Team.

Position has in office expectations 5 days a week. Role can sit in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Winston-Salem, NC or Richmond, VA. This is NOT a remote opportunity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• 1. Provide significant internal client legal support day to day
• 2. Responsible for assessing legal risk, providing legal advice, and/or assisting in resolving legal problems which may represent potential exposure to the company.
• 3. Keeps abreast of legislation, regulations, and case law developments that affect the company and the banking industry in area of practice.
• 4. May prepare and/or review documents and other instruments, represent the company in transactions, litigation, bankruptcy matters, or alternative dispute resolutions (as applicable), performing legal research and analysis, maintaining files and records
• 5. Identify need for and when necessary, select, engage, and direct outside counsel to undertake specific matters.
• 6. Serve as an individual contributor but may provide ad hoc work direction and supervision to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• 1. Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
• 2. 8 years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings.
• 3. Possess superior written and verbal communication skills
• 4. Ability to prioritize matters, utilize time management skills, and move between matters fluidly
• 5. Ability to handle a heavy workload, manage stress effectively and meet critical deadlines
• 6. Able to work autonomously without close supervision
• 7. Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills
• 8. Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1. Experience or related training in the financial services industry or a related legal specialty
• 2. Experience in a corporate legal department having successfully held positions of advancing responsibility
• 3. An educational focus on business or finance
• 4. Comfortable working in the entrepreneurial environment of a large, complex corporation

The annual base salary for this position is $144,000 - $180,000.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sitting
• Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
• Standing
• Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
• Walking
• Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
• Bending
• Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
• Lifting
• Up to 10 lbs.
• Visual / Audio / Speaking
• Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.
• Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding
• Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.
• Availability
• Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.
• Travel
• Up to 25%

Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation

• Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates.
• Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.
• Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.
• As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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