Financial Services Litigation Attorney

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

CLE programs

Flexible career tracks

Pro bono opportunities

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson seeks a mid-to-senior-level Litigation Associate to join its Consumer Financial Services practice in New York City. The role offers high-responsibility matters in state and federal court with a national platform and collaborative culture.

The ideal candidate has substantial litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and NY bar admission. The position is hybrid/remote with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the NY Bar in good standing.
• Experience in financial services, contested foreclosure, and consumer debt litigation preferred.
• Candidates must handle depositions, mediation, and hearings.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Defend financial institutions in state and federal court matters, including single-plaintiff litigation and appeals.
• Manage depositions, hearings, and discovery with precision.
• Contribute to trial preparation and appellate work as needed.

Skills

Litigation

Deposition experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

Admitted to NY Bar in good standing

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson, a leading national law firm, seeks amid-to-senior-levelLitigation Associate to join its Consumer Financial Services practice

Location:New York City, Hybrid | Remote

Join Hinshaw & Culbertson’s nationally recognized Consumer Financial Services powerhouse, a 150+ attorney practice ranked among the nation’s top firms for defending FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA and other consumer-protection claims, where New York litigators handle sophisticated, high-stakes matters for leading financial institutions nationwide.

Why Hinshaw & Culbertson

Excellence, Recognized.
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'll Do

• The position is an exceptional opportunity for candidates seeking high responsibility in state and federal court matters, defending financial institutions in single-plaintiff litigation and appeals.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the NY Bar in good standing.
• Experience in financial services, contested foreclosure, and/or consumer debt litigation preferred.
• Candidates must possess experience handling depositions, mediation, and attending hearings.
• Candidates should also have strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

What We Offer

Salary Range

New York Candidates Only:

Estimated $140,000 to $200,000. The estimated salary range displayed is specifically for those applicants who will perform work in New York City if selected for the role and is not applicable to other locations. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary range, market data, applicant skills, relevant experience, degrees, or certifications.

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.

Additional benefits include 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, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Hinshaw also recognizes and rewards long-term commitment through its employee anniversary program.

Your growth matters at Hinshaw. Through a dedicated Mentor Program, Hinshaw University skills development, Trial Workshops, and free monthly CLE programs, attorneys have meaningful opportunities to sharpen their skills and advance their careers. Our Peer Recognition Program allows you to be recognized and recognize fellow peers for outstanding work. Flexible career tracks allow you to shape your professional path, while coast-to-coast pro bono opportunities provide the chance to make an impact in communities across the country.

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.

NOTICE TO SEARCH FIRMS: Search firms that wish to present candidates to Hinshaw must submit all candidates exclusively through Hinshaw’s Recruitment Team. All resumes and candidate information must be directed to the Recruitment Team to be considered for current or future opportunities. Submissions made outside of this process will not be reviewed, will not establish candidate ownership, and will not create an obligation for Hinshaw to pay a placement fee.