Irvine - Financial Services Litigation Attorney (3-8 years)

McGlinchey Stafford

Our multidisciplinary team seeks a commercial litigator with 3 to 8 years of experience to join our office in Irvine, CA. A top candidate for the position has 3 to 8 years of complex litigation experience including experience in commercial litigation. Experience in financial services litigation is a plus, but not required. In this role, you will assist our team representing clients in commercial litigation, including working with financial institution clients and representing them in state, federal, and appellate actions. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney to hone their litigation skills in a culture that values collaboration and hard work. Candidates must be licensed in California. License to practice in California must be active and in good standing. Requirements of the position: • 3 to 8 years of prior experience in commercial litigation. Financial services litigation experience is a plus but not required; • A current license to practice law in the state of California must be active and in good standing; • Experience drafting complaints, answers, motions, and other pleadings; • Experience participating in the development of a strategy for written and deposition discovery; • Ability to distill research into meaningful and persuasive written work product and to work meticulously to ensure the quality of work product; and • Federal court experience is a plus. Ideal candidates will also have: • A team mindset while assisting with preparation for trials and evidentiary hearings; • Confidence in serving as a representative of clients and our firm while meeting and conferring with opposing counsel; • Excellent research and analytical skills as well as clear and concise verbal and written communication skills; and • A demonstrated dedication to client service. All submissions will be held in strict confidence. Salary range $120,000-$200,000 commensurate with experience. While a portable book is not required, attorneys who have portable clients may be eligible for additional compensation. Full benefits included. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Posted
Title
Associate
Practice Areas
Litigation
Specialties
Banking, Commercial
Experience
3 to 8 years
Type
Law Firm