Hybrid Consumer Financial Services Associate Attorney

Essenti Talent; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent represents a premier AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Career Associate Attorney in the Consumer Financial Services Practice Group. This hybrid position involves handling a broad range of consumer financial services litigation for leading financial institutions and service providers on federal/state matters.

The candidate will manage cases independently, supervise junior staff, and collaborate with partners on high-impact matters; strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills are

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 5–10 years of substantive litigation experience.
• Experience with commercial litigation and representation of financial institutions preferred.
• Background defending matters under FCRA, FDCPA, and/or TCPA advantageous.
• Ability to independently manage cases, lead projects, and supervise junior team members.
• Strong writing ability, analytical skills, and professional judgment.
• Excellent research, communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, nationally integrated practice.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle a broad range of consumer financial services litigation, including commercial disputes and matters involving federal and state consumer protection laws.
• Participate in hearings, depositions, motions practice, and other proceedings across state and federal courts.
• Provide legal advice and regulatory guidance, communicate case strategy and developments, and support clients responding to government and agency investigations.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and related litigation documents.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and partners on high-impact matters within a collaborative, nationally coordinated team.

Skills

Litigation experience

Case management

Legal writing

Leadership

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory guidance

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Essenti Talent represents a premier AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Career Associate Attorney in the Consumer Financial Services Practice Group. This hybrid position involves handling a broad range of consumer financial services litigation for leading financial institutions and service providers on federal/state matters.

The candidate will manage cases independently, supervise junior staff, and collaborate with partners on high-impact matters; strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills are