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

About the Role

Clyde & Co is seeking 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, excellent writers, and highly motivated, proactive professionals. The ideal candidate will act independently throughout the discovery process, assist in trial, and work on a variety of matters. Our team is passionate about our practice and committed to efficiently meeting litigation and client-driven deadlines.

This practice includes representing airlines, airports, municipalities, automotive manufacturers, government contractors, retailers, manufacturers of commercial, aviation, space, military, and consumer products, and their insurers. This position is open in our Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Francisco offices, with potential consideration for candidates in other California locations.

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.

Requirements

• 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 (preferred);
• 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 manage 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.

Experience in aviation, products liability, or automotive warranty is ideal.

Benefits

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

Pay

The salary range for this position is $160,000–$190,000. The range accounts for factors such as skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for geographic differentials associated with the location where the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case.