Staff Attorney

Holland & Knight LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland & Knight LLP in Dallas seeks a Staff Attorney with at least three years of litigation experience, including drafting motions and negotiating settlements in consumer finance matters. The ideal candidate will represent banks, lenders, credit card issuers, and loan servicers, delivering precise legal work and strong client service.

The attorney will work in the office a minimum of three days per week and join a collaborative team that values performance and respect.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of transferable litigation experience.
• Experience drafting motions and negotiating settlements in consumer finance matters.
• Strong communication and attention to detail required.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters.
• Experience representing banks, lenders, credit card issuers, or loan servicers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Litigate and manage consumer finance matters.
• Draft motions and pleadings.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing parties.
• Represent clients with a focus on client service and quality work.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting motions

Negotiating settlements

Consumer finance

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Job description

Holland & Knight is seeking a Staff Attorney with a minimum of three years of experience. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in litigation, including drafting motions and negotiating settlements, within the consumer finance area. Prior experience representing banks, lenders, credit card issuers, and loan servicing companies is preferred.

Strong communication skills, attention to detail, a commitment to client service, and the ability to appropriately prioritize matters are essential. The successful candidate will join a team that values high performance, mutual respect, and collaboration. All inquiries will be handled in strict confidence.

We believe in the value of in-person collaboration and expect the candidate to work in the office at least three business days per week.

Direct applicants only. Submissions from search firms will not be considered.

• The candidate must reside and be barred in a jurisdiction where we currently have a U.S. office location (https://www.hklaw.com/en/offices).
• Work in the office at least three business days per week.
• 3+ years of transferable experience.
• Superb attention to detail, along with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research skills.