Civil Litigation Attorney- Washington - McCarthy & Holthus

At McCarthy Holthus, and our affiliate companies, we bring years of expertise in representing financial institutions across a wide range of banking law matters, and we’re looking for passionate, driven candidates to join our dynamic team! With offices in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, we offer opportunities across multiple locations.

Our workplace is more than just a job – it’s a supportive, collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter. You’ll be part of a team that values hard work, creativity, and dedication, while enjoying a strong sense of community. We offer performance-based bonuses, competitive compensation, and a range of incentives that reward your success. Plus, with generous benefits, enhanced employer contributions, and paid time off, we prioritize your well-being and work-life balance.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Civil Litigation Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage civil litigation from assignment to conclusion. This position requires a self-motivated individual with strong legal expertise and the ability to independently handle complex legal matters. The attorney will be responsible for drafting pleadings, managing discovery, representing clients in court hearings and mediations, and directly communicating with clients. Additionally, the attorney will have the opportunity to conduct internal and external trainings.

Description of Duties:

• Manage cases from assignment through to conclusion, ensuring thorough and effective handling at every stage.
• Draft court pleadings, legal memoranda, and correspondence, ensuring precision and clarity.
• Oversee discovery processes, including depositions, filings, and motion defense.
• Represent clients independently at court hearings (live and telephonic) and mediations, advocating for their best interests.
• Conduct internal and external training sessions to enhance the knowledge and skills of the team and clients.
• Maintain direct communication with clients, providing updates and expert legal guidance as needed.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 2-5 years of jurisdictional experience in civil litigation.
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of [insert state] and admitted to all Federal District Courts within the state, or willing to get admitted.
• Member in good standing with the [insert state] Bar Association.
• Strong legal research skills and the ability to apply findings to complex cases.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to: walk; use hands to finger, grasp, feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop and consistently sit, talk or hear. Employees may be required to perform all functions on a repetitive basis.
Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, to include the human body.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and other relevant criteria. The typical salary range for this role is between $75,000 and $125,000 per year. This range is a general guideline and may vary based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Work Schedule:

The work week is typically Monday through Friday, with business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Benefits:

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 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.

Security Requirement:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to ensure the security and confidentiality of all sensitive information, including but not limited to threats or hazards to the security or integrity of sensitive information that could result in any harm or inconvenience to any customer, employee or the company.

Work Environment:

Typical office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.

Next Step:

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Notice:

The above information on this job description has been described to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents. Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent.

McCarthy Holthus and our affiliate companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful and compliant workforce, McCarthy Holthus and our affiliate companies participate in the E-Verify program. All candidates who accept a job offer will be required to complete the E-Verify process to verify their employment eligibility in the United States.