Plaintiff Consumer Finance Attorney

Overview

A plaintiff-side consumer protection and financial litigation boutique is seeking a California-barred attorney with 2-6 years of litigation experience. Candidates with a background in plaintiff volume practice, particularly in consumer finance, employment, or personal injury, are encouraged to apply. Federal court experience, especially involving consumer finance (FCRA), and prior success in settlements are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage an individual docket of cases with a results-driven approach
• Take ownership of written discovery and dispositive motions, including drafting, responding, and reviewing under the direction of the Director of Litigation
• Draft complaints and manage filings in coordination with the paralegal and administrative team
• Handle calendaring and deadlines
• Participate in court appearances and depositions as desired
• Engage in client meetings, litigation strategy sessions, and court preparation
• Conduct settlement negotiations and mediations to achieve favorable outcomes
• Work on consumer justice matters involving finance, credit reporting, fraud, and multi-plaintiff complex litigations such as class actions and mass arbitrations

Requirements

• Admission to the California Bar
• 2-6 years of litigation experience, ideally with federal court exposure
• Experience or strong interest in plaintiff-side litigation; backgrounds in employment, personal injury, or insurance defense are welcome
• Consumer finance knowledge, especially related to FCRA, Rosenthal, and CITA statutes, is highly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and effective docket management skills
• Proficiency in discovery processes, including Requests for Production (RFPs), Requests for Admission (RFAs), and making effective objections
• Experience with motion practice and legal research
• Ability to work remotely or in a hybrid environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Additional contingency-based compensation tied to performance
• Flexible, remote-first work environment
• Medical benefits

Location

• Must be barred in California
• Remote or hybrid work options available