Senior Counsel – Lemon Law Litigation

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

📋 Description

• Create persuasive case themes and strategies.

• Oversee matters, manage discovery processes, conduct and defend depositions, engage in substantive motion practice, assess exposure, and prepare cases for mediation and trial.

• Independently manage court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.

• Interact directly with clients and ensure regular communication.

• Build relationships with current and prospective clients.

• Prepare and support litigation related to California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, automotive warranty disputes, consumer litigation, and associated product matters.

• Collaborate with attorneys across various teams and matters.

• Work alongside seasoned trial lawyers to enhance courtroom and trial skills.

• Provide guidance and direction to junior attorneys.

• Assume full responsibility for case strategy, client relationships, and overall case management.

⛳️ Requirements

• JD from a school accredited by the ABA.

• Active California Bar license; must be licensed to practice in California.

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

• More than 5 years of litigation experience in handling 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 comprehensive case handling responsibilities, including all aspects of discovery and trial.

• Preferred experience in handling insurance defense cases.

• Familiarity with time management systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to think independently and act with minimal supervision.

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication abilities.

• Professional appearance and demeanor.

• Experience in Lemon Law defense, automotive warranty litigation, consumer litigation, or other related complex civil litigation.

• Experience representing manufacturers, automotive companies, dealerships, or other corporate defendants is valued.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000, with an additional $7,500 for every extra tier.

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

• 401(k) plan with 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 of $100-$200/month for full-time attorneys after one year of service.

• Paid parental leave at base salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.

• Extensive in-house training and leadership development programs.

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs and covered 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.

• Social and off-site events.

• Flexible work model with options for remote, hybrid, or onsite work.