Litigation Associate

About the Role: Attorneys at this firm handle sophisticated consumer financial services disputes on behalf of banks, lenders, fintech companies, payment processors, and related institutions. This is a strong opportunity for an attorney who understands the CFS space or is looking to grow their knowledge in that area and is looking for real responsibility, meaningful client exposure, and support to grow a practice in a low‑bureaucracy environment.

What You’ll Do: Brief and argue motions; appear in court and before arbitrators Take and defend depositions; examine and cross witnesses Work directly with clients on strategy, exposure, and reputational risk Handle class actions, arbitrations, and regulatory‑adjacent disputes Build your profile through industry conferences, panels, and publications Ideal BackgroundJD with 3+ years of litigation experience Several years of consumer financial services experience preferred, including hands-on work with: banks, creditors, and lenders; fintech companies and payment processors; debt settlement and/or debt collection industries Strong writing skills and comfort appearing in court Interest in practice development and business growth Active bar admission; IL preferred, but also interested in candidates licensed in OH, MI, FL, PA, CA, or TXWhat They Offer Anticipated salary range: $170,000–$220,000 (depending on experience)Reasonable billable expectation: 1,750 hours/year Flexible hybrid schedule: three remote days per week Fully remote positions considered for attorneys outside Chicago with substantial CFS experience To Apply: Submit your resume or reach out directly for a confidential conversation. EEO/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we use your information, visit: https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:• The California Fair Chance Act• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance