Financial Services Litigation Attorney Los Angeles

Stinson LLP seeks an Attorney with litigation experience preferably in the financial services industry to join our Los Angeles California office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney interested in building and developing strong litigation skills representing financial institutions in a high-volume fast-paced environment. Duties include file management motion practice courtroom opportunities depositions alternative dispute resolution and trial preparation. We offer a supportive and congenial team environment balanced with autonomy and hands-on experience guided by partners with decades of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and eager to take ownership of a caseload but also have a team-oriented approach to work and exhibit good interpersonal communication skills.

Candidates with experience from a regional national or outstanding local law firm are preferred. Excellent writing oral advocacy skills and academics are required. Judicial clerkship experience is a plus. The successful candidate should have the following experience and / or skills :

• Responsibility in analyzing organizing and drafting pleadings (e.g. demurrers motions to dismiss motions to strike discovery motions summary judgment motions)
• Outstanding attention to detail;
• Exposure to e-discovery and fact development;
• Propounding and responding to written discovery;
• Interest in taking and defending depositions;
• Exposure to appearances in state and federal courts in case management conferences motions and other pre-trial matters;
• Familiarity with (R)FDCPA FCRA TCPA UCC EFTA TILA and UCL / UDAP; and
• Strategic and analytical skills in addressing client challenges both legally and economically.

Stinson has approximately 150 litigation attorneys (and over 450 total attorneys across the country) and represents clients in state federal tribal and other courts and tribunals throughout the U.S. We also often resolve matters without litigation by conducting investigations engaging in pre-suit negotiations and employing alternative dispute resolution procedures such as arbitration and mediation. Active California license is required.

At Stinson LLP we are committed to the success of our attorneys. We are equally committed to providing competitive affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family including :

Our attorney compensation structure has two components : (1) a base salary and (2) a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. The base salary range for this role is $150000 - $185000. A signing bonus may be available. The salary range for this position is based on a variety of factors including experience skills qualifications and location. The range is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individuals unique qualifications and experience.

Please apply online at Applicants should provide a resume cover letter unofficial law school transcript and a writing sample. For questions contact . Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the Posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

For information about Stinson visit us at the NALP Directory of Legal Employers LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority female veteran disabled and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or email .

By submitting an application you certify the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that being untruthful in response to any of the answers provided within an application or any of the attached documents may lead to your termination in the event you are employed. If employed you will be required to provide documentation showing you are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Key Skills

Construction Law Experience,Legal Drafting,Litigation,Intellectual Property Law,Mediation Experience,Legal Research,Personal Injury Law,Research Experience,Securities Law,Alternative dispute resolution,Real Estate Law,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 150000 - 185000