Financial Services Litigation Attorney - Los Angeles

Stinson LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision health plans

Paid bar dues and CLE expenses

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Stinson LLP is seeking an Attorney with litigation experience for its Los Angeles, California office. The role involves managing cases, conducting depositions, and preparing for trials within a supportive team. Candidates must possess outstanding writing and oral advocacy skills, along with a California license. The compensation ranges from $150,000 to $185,000, with a discretionary bonus based on performance and a potential signing bonus. We encourage diverse candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and eager to take ownership of a caseload.
• Experience from a regional, national, or outstanding local law firm preferred.
• Understands e-discovery and fact development.

Responsibilities

• Manage files and motions in courtroom settings.
• Participate in depositions and alternative dispute resolutions.
• Exposure to appearances in state and federal courts.

Skills

Litigation experience

Excellent writing skills

Oral advocacy skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Strategic and analytical skills

Familiarity with legal frameworks (RFDCPA, FCRA, TCPA, UCC, EFTA, TILA, UCL/UDAP)

Education

Active California license

Judicial clerkship experience

Job description

Stinson LLP seeks an Attorney with litigation experience, preferably in the financial services industry, to join our Los Angeles, 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 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.

• 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
• Strategic and analytical skills in addressing client challenges, both legally and economically

Stinson has approximately 150 litigation attorneys and more than 450 attorneys across the U.S. We represent clients in state, federal, tribal, and other courts and tribunals throughout the country and often resolve matters without litigation through investigations, pre‑suit negotiations, arbitration, and mediation. An active California license is required.

Benefits

• 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, attorney leave for various reasons (including birth or adoption of a child and personal/family health), paid military leave
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships and CLE expenses
• Excellent work‑life programs, including service bonuses, backup child and elder care, and employee discount program

Our attorney compensation structure has two components: a base salary ranging from $150,000 – $185,000 and a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. A signing bonus may be available. Compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply. 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 discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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