Litigation Consumer Finance Staff Attorney

Position Overview

Day Pitney’s Complex Commercial Litigation group is seeking a Staff Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of consumer finance litigation experience to join our team in our Boston office. This is a non-partnership track position.

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience with commercial foreclosure matters, hands-on experience in all aspects of complex commercial litigation, and familiarity with the state and federal consumer protection laws and courts in Massachusetts. Consumer finance and creditors’ rights experience is preferred. We are looking for candidates with strong writing and drafting skills who are excited about litigating and taking on more responsibility.

Day Pitney represents creditors, including financial institutions, banks, mortgage companies, automobile lenders and retailers, credit card companies, and collection companies in disputes brought under state and federal consumer protection laws, as well as defending them against common-law claims. The practice includes defense of claims arising under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), as well as a variety of state and common law claims. 

The position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-oriented and sophisticated work environment with industry experts.

Day Pitney offers a hybrid work schedule, combining three in-office days with two remote days each week, providing our attorneys with greater flexibility.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of solid commercial litigation experience (consumer finance and creditors’ rights experience is preferred)
• Strong writing skills, including drafting and arguing pleading and motions
• Excellent verbal communication and advocacy skills
• Excellent technical, legal research, professional and client service skills
• Team-oriented with an emphasis on collaboration
• Effective and efficient problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and proactively, and to develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs
• Massachusetts bar admission in good standing (dual admission in Connecticut is a plus)

About Day Pitney

Day Pitney, an East Coast-based law firm with national and international reach, has approximately 300 attorneys in 13 offices in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Washington, DC. Day Pitney's Corporate, Litigation, and Trusts and Estates attorneys represent a variety of clients from individuals to Fortune 500companies. Since 1902, Day Pitney has been working collaboratively and effectively with clients in a wide range of industries, including Energy and Utilities; Financial Services; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Insurance and Reinsurance; Intellectual Property and Technology; Family Office Practice; Real Estate and Environmental; and Tax Exempt Organizations and Charitable Giving. Day Pitney's lawyers provide deep bench knowledge and experience and work seamlessly across disciplines to guide our clients through the evolving legal landscape. For more information on Day Pitney, visit daypitney.com.

Join Us

If you want to join a collaborative, energetic, and nurturing environment where you will take on complex challenges and have a direct impact on the successes of businesses and the lives of people, Day Pitney is the place for you. You will be a key contributor working on sophisticated legal matters alongside recognized leaders in their fields, with mentoring and support along the way to hone your skills and help you reach your career goals. 

Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample (two to three pages from your academic or work experience of which you are the sole author). 

Day Pitney does not accept blind submissions or unsolicited resumes from search firms. All candidate and search firm submissions must be submitted through our online portal.

Day Pitney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.