Senior Counsel – Lemon Law Litigation (Remote)

Overview

This role involves Senior Counsel work focused on Lemon Law Litigation. The position is based in Northern California (Novato office) and includes handling matters throughout Northern California and the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

An active California Bar license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling case themes and legal strategies
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Oversee full case handling responsibilities, including discovery and trial preparation
• Manage and coordinate mediation and trial readiness
• Handle substantive motion practice
• Work directly with clients and provide routine client communications
• Evaluate case exposure and prepare cases for mediation and trial
• Take and defend depositions
• Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
• Collaborate with attorneys across different levels of experience and contribute to team efforts
• Cultivate relationships with current and prospective clients

Requirements

• JD from an ABA approved school
• Licensed in the State of California
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation
• 5+ years of litigation experience handling Lemon Law defense matters
• 2+ years of CRLA, tenant advocacy, or housing litigation experience
• 2+ years of General Liability defense experience
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
• Experience with time management systems
• Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling insurance defense matters

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $160,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual billable hours bonus: ranging from $10,000, then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700–$1,700)
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100–$200/month
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60

Additional benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
• Firm Provided CLE Programs and Paid Bar License Renewal Fees
• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
• Defined pathway to partnership
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, including Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year
• Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

Location

• Novato office (Northern California)
• Handling matters throughout Northern California and the greater San Francisco Bay Area
• Hybrid/onsite availability: the Novato office is available to attorneys who want or need to come in, whether occasionally or as part of a regular hybrid schedule; attorneys who consistently work from the office at least twice a week can establish a permanent office space

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.