Senior Counsel – Lemon Law Litigation
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Senior Counsel defending California Lemon Law and consumer warranty cases at Tyson & Mendes, a national civil defense firm. Managing litigation strategy, trials, clients, and junior attorneys in Northern California.
Responsibilities:
- Develop compelling case themes and strategies
- Manage matters, oversee discovery, take and defend depositions, handle substantive motion practice, evaluate exposure, and prepare cases for mediation and trial
- Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
- Work directly with clients and maintain routine client communications
- Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients
- Prepare and support litigation involving California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, automotive warranty disputes, consumer litigation, and related product matters
- Collaborate with attorneys across teams and matters
- Work alongside experienced trial lawyers to develop courtroom and trial skills
- Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
- Take ownership of case strategy, client relationships, and full case handling responsibilities
Requirements:
- JD from an ABA-approved school
- Active California Bar license; 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
- 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 Microsoft 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
- Experience in Lemon Law defense, automotive warranty litigation, consumer litigation, or related complex civil litigation
- Experience representing manufacturers, automotive companies, dealerships, or other corporate defendants valued
Benefits:
- Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000, with $7,500 for every additional tier
- Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost
- 401(k) 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 of $100-$200/month for full-time attorneys after one year
- Paid parental leave at base pay
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
- 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 the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Social and off-site events
- Flexible work model with remote, hybrid, or onsite options
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