Senior Counsel – Lemon Law Litigation

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

📋 Description

• Create a persuasive case theme that addresses and counters emotional appeals from the plaintiff.

• Independently manage court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trial proceedings.

• Oversee cases from strategic planning through discovery, motion practices, and trial preparations.

• Collaborate effectively 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 mentorship to junior attorneys.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited institution.

• Active license to practice law in the State of California is mandatory.

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

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

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in CRLA, tenant advocacy, or housing litigation.

• At least 2 years of experience in General Liability defense.

• Capability to manage comprehensive case responsibilities, encompassing all elements of discovery and trial.

• Preferred experience in handling insurance defense cases.

• Familiarity with time management systems is desirable.

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

• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication abilities.

• Professional appearance and demeanor are essential.

• Experience representing manufacturers, automotive clients, or other product defendants is highly valued; backgrounds in consumer advocacy or CRLA are also welcome.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Extensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage, including options 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 ($100-$200/month) available for full-time attorneys after one year of service.

• Paid parental leave at full salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.

• Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development programs.

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs and payment for bar license renewal fees.

• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

• Clear pathway to partnership opportunities.

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

• Firm-wide charitable giving initiatives.

• Numerous social and off-site events scheduled throughout the year.

• Flexible work arrangements available: remote, hybrid, or on-site options.