Financial Services Litigation Attorney - Irvine

LPM Institute; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

EAP & Wellness program

Life insurance & AD&D

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Stinson LLP seeks an Attorney with litigation experience to join our Irvine, California office. This role focuses on representing financial institutions in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with opportunities for courtroom experience and strategic case management.

The ideal candidate has strong writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills, with exposure to e-discovery and various discovery motions. A CA license and prior clerkship are advantageous in a collaborative, partner-guided setting.

Qualifications

• Strong litigation experience, preferably in financial services.
• Excellent writing, oral advocacy, and academics required.
• CA bar license and active practice in California preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files and pleadings, including demurrers and motions.
• Handle depositions, discovery, and pre-trial motions.
• Represent clients in state and federal court settings.
• Collaborate with partners and maintain client communication.

Skills

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Drafting pleadings

Discovery

Depositions

Court appearances

Regulatory knowledge (FDCPA/FCRA/UCC/T

Strategic analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) + CA Bar admission

Tools

e-discovery tools

Job description

Job Category: Attorney

Requisition Number: FINAN002186

• Posted : May 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Irvine, CA 92612, USA

Description

Stinson LLP seeks an Attorney with litigation experience, preferably in the financial services industry, to join our Irvine, California office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney interested in building and developing strong litigation skills representing financial institutions in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Duties include file management, motion practice, courtroom opportunities, depositions, alternative dispute resolution, and trial preparation. We offer a supportive and congenial team environment balanced with autonomy and hands-on experience guided by partners with decades of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and eager to take ownership of a caseload but also have a team-oriented approach to work and exhibit good interpersonal communication skills.

Candidates with experience from a regional, national, or outstanding local law firm are preferred. Excellent writing, oral advocacy skills, and academics are required. Judicial clerkship experience is a plus. The successful candidate should have the following experience and/or skills:

• Responsibility in analyzing, organizing, and drafting pleadings (e.g., demurrers, motions to dismiss, motions to strike, discovery motions, summary judgment motions)
• Outstanding attention to detail;
• Exposure to e-discovery and fact development;
• Propounding and responding to written discovery;
• Interest in taking and defending depositions;
• Exposure to appearances in state and federal courts in case management conferences, motions and other pre-trial matters;
• Familiarity with (R)FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA, UCC, EFTA, TILA, and UCL/UDAP; and
• Strategic and analytical skills in addressing client challenges, both legally and economically.

Stinson has approximately 150 litigation attorneys (and over 450 total attorneys across the country) and represents clients in state, federal, tribal and other courts and tribunals throughout the U.S. We also often resolve matters without litigation by conducting investigations, engaging in pre-suit negotiations and employing alternative dispute resolution procedures such as arbitration and mediation. Active California license is required.

At Stinson LLP, we are committed to the success of our attorneys. We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Medical savings accounts
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave for various reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and personal and/or family health; generous paid military leave
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships and CLE expenses
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discount program

Our attorney compensation structure has two components: (1) a base salary and (2) a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. The base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $185,000. A signing bonus may be available. The salary range for this position is based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. The range is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individual’s unique qualifications and experience.

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or [e-mail] .

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