Financial Services Litigation Attorney

Distinct | North America; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America in New York is seeking a mid-to-senior Litigation Attorney to join the Financial Services practice, offering high-quality finance litigation experience and flexible hybrid/remote work.

The successful candidate must be admitted to the New York Bar with solid litigation experience and the ability to manage cases from depositions through trial, with opportunities for mentorship and growth within a national platform.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the New York Bar in good standing.
• Experience in financial services litigation; foreclosure or consumer debt background helpful.
• Strong ability to produce high-quality legal research and writing.
• Ability to take ownership of cases and work with clients.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions.
• Handle mediations and court hearings.
• Manage substantive litigation matters.
• Produce high-quality legal research and written work.
• Work directly with clients and own cases.

Skills

Litigation experience

Depositions

Mediations

Court hearings

Client communication

Case ownership

Job description

I’m working with an established national law firm that is looking to add a mid-to-senior level Litigation Attorney to its Financial Services practice in New York.

This could be a particularly good fit for someone who wants high-quality financial services litigation, genuine responsibility and greater flexibility around how they work.

The team represents major financial institutions in sophisticated state and federal court matters, including single-plaintiff litigation and appeals, with attorneys given the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of their cases.

What are they looking for?

You'll need to be admitted to the New York Bar and in good standing, with solid litigation experience.

Experience in financial services litigation, contested foreclosure and/or consumer debt litigation would be particularly relevant, although they are open to strong litigators from related backgrounds.

You’ll ideally be comfortable:

• Taking and defending depositions
• Handling mediations and court hearings
• Managing substantive litigation matters
• Producing high-quality legal research and written work
• Working directly with clients and taking ownership of cases

Why consider it?

You'd be joining an established national platform with a sophisticated financial services client base, while retaining hybrid / remote flexibility.

There's also a strong emphasis on attorney development, with access to mentorship, training and opportunities to continue building your litigation experience.

Base salary is expected to be $140,000–$200,000 for New York City candidates, depending on experience and other relevant factors, with additional bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Location: New York

Working arrangement: Hybrid / Remote

Salary: $140,000–$200,000 base + bonus opportunities

Admission: New York Bar required