Senior Counsel – Lemon Law Litigation

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $160k - $190k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel

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Tyson & Mendes

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2002

🛡️ Insurance

🏗️ Construction

💼 Consulting

Insurance • Construction • Consulting

Tyson & Mendes is a nationwide civil litigation defense firm specializing in a wide range of practice areas. These include automobile and autonomous vehicle liability, insurance coverage, casualty, commercial litigation, construction, employment, environmental torts, real estate, professional liability, and more. The firm offers robust defense strategies against nuclear verdicts in diverse industries such as retail, hospitality, and public entities. With numerous offices across the United States, Tyson & Mendes is committed to diversity, education, development, and giving back to the community through various programs and initiatives.

📋 Description

• 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