In‑House Consumer Litigation Attorney – Deposits Focus

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Vacation benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Truist Financial Corporation's Legal Department seeks an experienced litigator to join the Consumer Litigation Team, handling defensive and pre-litigation matters with strategic advice to mitigate risk. The role centers on Deposit litigation and collaboration with business and legal teammates.

Position requires in-office work five days a week and can sit in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Winston-Salem, NC or Richmond, VA.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing.
• 8 years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize matters, utilize time management skills, and move between matters fluidly.
• Ability to handle a heavy workload, manage stress effectively and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously without close supervision.
• Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.

Responsibilities

• Provide significant internal client legal support day to day.
• Responsible for assessing legal risk, providing legal advice, and/or assisting in resolving legal problems which may represent potential exposure to the company.
• Keeps abreast of legislation, regulations, and case law developments that affect the company and the banking industry in area of practice.
• May prepare and/or review documents and other instruments, represent the company in transactions, litigation, bankruptcy matters, or alternative dispute resolutions (as applicable), performing legal research and analysis, maintaining files and records.
• Identify need for and when necessary, select, engage, and direct outside counsel to undertake specific matters.
• Serve as an individual contributor but may provide ad hoc work direction and supervision to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Truist Financial Corporation's Legal Department seeks an experienced litigator to join the Consumer Litigation Team, handling defensive and pre-litigation matters with strategic advice to mitigate risk. The role centers on Deposit litigation and collaboration with business and legal teammates.

Position requires in-office work five days a week and can sit in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Winston-Salem, NC or Richmond, VA.