“As an attorney at McCarthy & Holthus, I can say with confidence that this firm stands out in the industry as a beacon of professional excellence and personal satisfaction. The depth of expertise and collaborative spirit across the firm’s multi-jurisdictional footprint creates an environment where legal challenges are met with innovative solutions and where each attorney’s input is genuinely valued.” – T. Frazier, Partner

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.
Join our dynamic team at McCarthy & Holthus, where your expertise will drive impactful legal solutions, and you will be supported by an unmatched collaborative work environment.

Position Overview-

• Manage legal aspects of the firm’s creditor’s rights litigation practice representing secured and unsecured creditors.
• Portfolio management of an average of 50-75 active litigation cases focusing on pretrial practice, trial practice, and appellate practice with an emphasis on case oversight, strategic planning, client communication, document management, risk assessment, and settlement negotiations.
• Serve as lead counsel during stages of litigation focusing on pre-litigation, pleadings, discovery, trial preparation, trial attendance, post-trial, and appeals.
• Guide operational staff in implementing procedural changes and approve these changes as needed.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on the firm’s needs and on your career development/progress.

Experience and Competencies

Required-

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• License to practice law in Texas
• 3-5 years of experience as lead counsel representing financial institutions in contested litigation

Our ideal candidate will bring with them-

• Admission to practice before all four Texas federal districts
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Proficiency in legal research applications such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, or other related systems.
• Experience in managing contested default cases and banking litigation specific to the jurisdiction

What you can look forward to

Work Location and Schedule

• We practice law in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. Our York, Nebraska office supports all locations. This hybrid position requires onsite presence 2-3 days per week after a 90-day training period and upon management approval.
• Typically, your schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Hybrid Schedule- employees are required to be onsite 2-3 days per week following a 90-day training period and upon management approval.
• Competitive Salary- The pay range for this position is $90,000 to $125,000 per year.

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.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, talk, or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Work environment

• Typical office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.

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.

Next Step

If you are interested in applying, please apply through our website: https://mccarthyholthus.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-openings.php?search=true&&cust_sort1=200442

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.

McCarthy Holthus and our affiliate companies will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if McCarthy Holthus and our affiliate companies is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Stands and Enforcement webpage.

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.

Applications will be accepted until the closing date of 2-20-2025.