Associate Attorney

21 Feb 2024

Vacancy expired!

McCarthy & Holthus LLP has years of experience in successfully representing financial institutions in a variety of banking law matters. We are looking for motivated candidates. We have offices in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington.

We pride ourselves on a causal, family-oriented environment where employees are truly valued. We offer performance-based, bonus opportunities, very competitive compensation packages, and other potential incentives for eligible employees. We also offer benefits with enhanced employer contributions, generous paid time off, as well as various programs geared to enhance health and happiness.

If you’d like to be a part of a community of hard-working fun professionals, look no further!

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Associate Attorneys are responsible for legal oversight of all aspects of the firm’s legal practice. The responsibilities of the qualified candidate will include but are not limited to, handling legal work related to bankruptcy case proceedings and providing guidance to clients and staff.

Description of Duties:

Manage cases from assignment to conclusion.

Draft court pleadings, legal memos, and correspondence.

Oversee discovery matters including depositions, filings, and motion defense.

Independently represent our clients at court hearings (live and telephonic) and mediation.

Conduct internal and external training.

Communicate directly with the firm’s clients.

Experience and Skills:

Minimum 1-5 years of jurisdiction experience in foreclosure and REO-related litigation.

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Licensed to practice law in the State of Arkansas Required

Admitted in all Federal District Courts within the state or willingness to get admitted.

Member in good standing with the Arkansas Bar Association.

Excellent legal research skills.

Ability to organize and manage caseload.

Work Schedule: The work week is typically Monday through Friday, with business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Benefits Summary: McCarthy Holthus and affiliated companies promote work/life balance with a robust wellness program, PTO, remote work, and flexible schedules (where available). Full-time employees become eligible for benefits following a 30-day waiting period, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Additionally, the firm provides parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers as well. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and short and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.

Professional Development: Our mission is to inspire our employees to achieve their growth potential. We offer robust professional, legal, and leadership training to help you identify short- and long-term goals so you can shape your own career. Through coaching, training, and the flexibility of our system, we meet you where you are in your legal experience, career stage, market, and personal interests.

Diversity & Inclusion: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than core values—they are critical to our business success. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our strategic initiatives of building dynamic teams to serve clients more effectively and with greater creativity and innovation. Through our Diversity Plan and initiatives inside and outside the hotel, we continually strive to create a culture of inclusion and acceptance.

For consideration of this position, please apply through the below website:

https://mccarthyholthus.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-openings.php?search=true&&custsort1=200442

McCarthy Holthus, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participant.

Full-time