Overview
This role is for a Senior Counsel position focused on Lemon Law Litigation in Northern California. An active California Bar license is required.
The position is based out of the Novato office and involves handling matters throughout Northern California and the greater San Francisco Bay Area, joining a collaborative team of litigators.
Responsibilities
- Develop compelling case themes and trial positioning
- Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
- Oversee full case responsibilities, including discovery and trial preparation
- Manage substantive motion practice and case strategy
- Take and defend depositions
- Work directly with clients through routine communications
- Evaluate case exposure and prepare matters for mediation and trial
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and future clients
- Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
- Collaborate with attorneys across levels and support teamwork when it makes sense
Requirements
- JD from an ABA approved school
- Must be 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
- Experience managing 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 with minimal supervision
- Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with insurance defense matters
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $160,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Annual billable hours bonus: $10,000, with additional $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: $100–$200/month (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm)
- Paid parental leave at base pay
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
Additional Benefits
- 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 (primary base)
- Matters throughout Northern California and the greater San Francisco Bay Area
Remote/hybrid/onsite flexibility is available. The Novato office is available for 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.