Associate - Aviation Liability (Automotive Product Liability and Warranty Litigation)

About the role

Clyde & Co has an opportunity for a litigation attorney with 3 - 5 years of experience to join our automotive product liability and warranty litigation practice. We are looking for bright litigators familiar with the litigation process, and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive with their caseload.

Responsibilities

• Taking depositions, arguing motions, and attending court hearings and mediations as required;
• Drafting motions, pleadings, briefs, discovery requests and interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;
• Conducting complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and drafting memoranda;
• Preparing status reports and recommendations to clients;
• Reviewing document collections in preparation for litigation;
• Working on all aspects of litigation, from the initial responsive pleading through trial.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in the field of aviation, products liability or automotive warranty is ideal.
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
• Admitted to the CA bar;
• Discovery and Law and Motion experience;
• Experience with California Lemon Law, including the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act;
• State and Federal court experience;
• Excellent academic credentials and work history.
• Superior writing, and analytical skills;
• Strong Interpersonal skills;
• Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature;
• Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
• Strong work ethic;
• Attention to detail;
• Capable of working within a team.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $160,000-$190,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Student loan reimbursement;
• Flexible time off;
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• 401K Safe Harbor contribution;
• Life/AD&D Disability;
• Flexible Spending Account;
• Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance;
• Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Pet Insurance;
• Commuter Benefits and more!