Senior Counsel – Lemon Law Litigation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Create persuasive case themes for defense litigation.

• Take charge of court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently.

• Oversee cases from strategy development through discovery, motion practice, and preparation for trial.

• Collaborate as part of a team with varying levels of experience.

• Maintain regular communication with clients.

• Build and nurture relationships with current and prospective clients.

• Provide guidance and leadership to junior attorneys.

• Advocate for manufacturers and corporate clients in high-stakes Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and consumer litigation cases throughout California.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited institution.

• Active membership with the State Bar of California is required.

• At least 8 years of substantial litigation experience, particularly in litigation support, depositions, and trial preparation.

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience focusing on Lemon Law defense cases.

• At least 2 years of experience in CRLA, tenant advocacy, or housing litigation.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in General Liability defense.

• Capability to manage full case responsibilities, encompassing all aspects of discovery and trial.

• Experience in handling insurance defense matters is preferred.

• Familiarity with time management systems.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to think independently and act with minimal oversight.

• Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication abilities.

• Professional appearance and conduct.

• Background in Lemon Law, automotive warranty, or complex civil litigation, including cases related to the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.

• Experience representing manufacturers, automotive clients, or other product defendants is highly regarded.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus starting at $10,000, with an additional $7,500 for each subsequent tier.

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans, with options available at no employee cost.

• 401(k) plan offering a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the next 4-5%.

• Student loan repayment assistance or a 529 college savings plan for full-time attorneys after one year of employment ($100-$200/month).

• Paid parental leave at full salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program via HealthAdvocate.

• Extensive in-house training and leadership development programs.

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs and coverage of bar license renewal fees.

• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

• Clearly defined pathway to partnership.

• Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.

• Firm-wide charitable giving program.

• Multiple social and off-site events held throughout the year.

• Options for remote, hybrid, or on-site work arrangements.