Associate Attorney - Litigation

<h2>Job Overview</h2><p>A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney - Litigation to join its legal team in Plano, Texas. This role involves managing a diverse litigation portfolio, including contested matters and creditor's rights issues, while providing strategic legal guidance to financial institution clients.</p><h2>Duties</h2><ul><li>Manage 50-75 active litigation cases from initiation through resolution.</li><li>Act as lead counsel in all phases of litigation, including pre-litigation, pleadings, discovery, and trial.</li><li>Represent clients in contested matters and firm-related litigation.</li><li>Provide legal strategy and timely status updates to clients.</li><li>Negotiate settlements and manage risk exposure.</li><li>Supervise procedural implementations and guide operational staff.</li><li>Ensure compliance with state, federal, and client-specific requirements.</li><li>Monitor legal changes and recommend procedural updates.</li></ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul><li>3-5 years of experience as lead counsel in contested litigation.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple cases.</li><li>Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.</li><li>Experience with default litigation and banking law in Texas preferred.</li></ul><h2>Education</h2><ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.</li></ul><h2>Certifications</h2><ul><li>Active license to practice law in the State of Texas.</li><li>Admission to practice before all four federal district courts in Texas.</li></ul><h2>Skills</h2><ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively.</li><li>Attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation.</li></ul><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>Robust wellness program and paid time off.</li><li>Remote work and flexible schedules available.</li><li>Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD benefits.</li><li>Parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers.</li><li>Voluntary income protection benefits.</li><li>401(k) retirement plan with company match.</li></ul> SKILLS - Litigation - Banking & Finance,Real Estate - Foreclosure (Litigation),Litigation - Commercial