Overview
Senior Counsel position for Lemon Law Litigation with a focus on consumer warranty and related high-exposure litigation in Southern California, CA.
This role requires an active California State Bar license.
Responsibilities
- Develop and drive compelling case themes for high-stakes litigation matters.
- Handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trial preparation independently.
- Manage matters from strategy through discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
- Work collaboratively across a team with attorneys at different experience levels.
- Communicate routinely with clients.
- Cultivate relationships with current and future clients.
- Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys.
Requirements
- JD from an ABA-approved school.
- Must be licensed in the State of California.
- 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically including 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 discovery and trial.
- Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred.
- Experience with time management systems.
- Proficiency in MS Office/“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 representing manufacturers, automotive clients, or other product defendants.
- Consumer advocacy or CRLA background.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $160,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Annual billable hours bonus: $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: 100% match on the first 3% contributed; 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: $60.
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.
- 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.
Location
- Southern California, CA.
- Flexible work options: remote, hybrid, or onsite (as available).