Financial Services Litigation Attorney (3-5 Years)

Permanent Placements LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC seeks a Financial Services Litigation Associate for its Dallas office. The candidate will join a highly regarded Finance & Restructuring practice handling sophisticated commercial disputes involving financial institutions.

We require 3–5 years of litigation, excellent academic credentials, and strong writing, research, and analytical skills. The role emphasizes collaboration within a client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience, preferably with an Am Law 100 firm.
• Experience handling complex business disputes, particularly those involving financial institutions.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and case management abilities.
• Outstanding academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial litigation matters for financial institutions.
• Prepare and manage pleadings, briefs, and memoranda.
• Collaborate with partners across litigation, regulatory, and restructuring teams.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Case management

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Our client is a top 50 international law firm formed through the merger of two legacy firms, combining over a century of legal excellence. With more than 1,000 attorneys and consultants across 20+ offices in the U.S., UK, and China, the firm delivers comprehensive legal and consulting services across transactional, litigation, and regulatory domains. Known for its deep industry focus in healthcare, financial services, food and agribusiness, and insurance, the firm also offers specialized consulting through divisions in federal advocacy, healthcare strategy, and data science. Its culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and pro bono service.

Position Description:

Our client, a leading national law firm, is seeking a Financial Services Litigation Associate to join its Dallas office.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of litigation experience, preferably with an Am Law 100 firm
• Experience handling complex business disputes, particularly those involving financial institutions
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and case management abilities
• Outstanding academic credentials

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Finance & Restructuring practice, focusing on sophisticated commercial litigation matters and disputes between financial institutions in a collaborative, client-focused environment.