Associate Attorney

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

McCarthy Holthus, LLP, and our affiliate companies, have 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.

Summary: Associate Attorneys are responsible for legal oversight of all aspects of the firm’s legal practice. The responsibilities of the qualified candidate will include, but are not limited to, handling legal work related to litigation, foreclosure, and replevin case proceedings and provide guidance to clients and staff.

Key Responsibilities
:

• Manage cases from assignment to conclusion
• Draft court pleadings, legal memos, and correspondence
• Oversee discovery matters including depositions, filings, and motion defense
• Independently represent our clients at court hearings (live and telephonic) and mediations
• Conduct internal and external trainings
• Communicate directly with the firm’s clients
• May perform other duties as assigned to support department goals.
• May occasionally work extended hours based on operational needs.

Experience and Skills:

• Excellent legal research skills
• Ability to organize and manage caseload
• Ability to work well with staff
• Savvy at navigating case management systems and technology

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-7 years jurisdictional experience in general litigation, and ideally foreclosure and REO-related litigation
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in the State of CO
• Admitted in all Federal District Courts within the state or willingness to get admitted

Work Schedule:

The work week is typically Monday through Friday, with business hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Employees are required to be onsite 2-3 days per week following a 90-day training period and upon management approval. Employees must be available to appear at in-person court appearances when required by the Court or Managing Partner.

Salary Range:

The salary for this position typically ranges from $100,000- $140,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and other factors. Please note that the final offer may differ based on the candidate's specific qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity and business needs.

McCarthy Holthus, LLP and affiliated companies promote work/life balance with a robust wellness program, PTO, remote work, and flexible schedules (when available). Full-time employees become eligible for benefits following a 30-day waiting period, with benefit offerings that include 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 company.

A corporate office environment with a professional setting, characterized by a quiet to moderate noise level. Employees may work in individual or shared work spaces, with standard office…