Consumer Litigation Staff Attorney (LA or SF)

Steptoe LLP is seeking an experienced litigator with at least 5 years of experience for a Staff Attorney position in its Century City, Los Angeles, or San Francisco office. The Staff Attorney will primarily assist with litigating and settling consumer financial services matters on behalf of financial institutions, under the supervision of Partners in Steptoe's Consumer Litigation practice group.

The Staff Attorney will manage individual litigation and arbitration matters, including reviewing correspondence and pleadings, reporting urgent issues to the supervising Partner, managing calendars and deadlines, conducting document review, supervising local counsel, drafting pleadings and motions, and handling discovery. Settlement duties include regular communication with opposing counsel, preparing client settlement recommendations, and drafting agreements. Court appearances and attending arbitration merits hearings may be required.

Candidates should have strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and confidence in working with opposing counsel. Preferred qualifications include experience with arbitration matters in JAMS or AAA, defending financial institutions or commercial clients against claims under consumer protection, banking, or privacy laws, and/or experience in bankruptcy court (including adversary proceedings).

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required. Membership in the California bar, active and in good standing, is also required.

For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that provides training and mentorship. The anticipated salary range is $174,000 to $218,000. The actual base salary offered will depend upon the applicant's experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to, relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and geographic location.

Steptoe offers a full range of benefits for employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Paid Time-Off and a robust Wellness Program.

Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes.

Steptoe LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.