Automotive Warranty Litigation Associate
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, highly motivated, proactive with their caseload, and excellent writers. The ideal candidate will act independently throughout the discovery process, assist in trial, and have an interest in working on these 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.
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 (ideal);
- State and Federal court experience;
- Experience in the field of aviation, products liability, or automotive warranty (ideal);
- Excellent academic credentials and work history;
Skills
- 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.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000. The range takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
About the Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals, and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavors, and strengthen our delivery for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference, and act boldly.
We are committed to operating responsibly by progressing toward a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients we serve. We provide an environment in which everyone can realize their potential through pro bono work, volunteering, charitable partnerships, and minimizing our environmental impact, including our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and setting ambitious emissions reduction targets.