Senior Counsel – Lemon Law Litigation (Remote)

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for section headings (e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We must not repeat job title as heading. We must include sections only when posting has real specific content. So we need to map content to these headings. We have: - About the role: could be the introductory paragraphs describing role, location, etc. We'll put that under

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    for benefits. - Schedule: maybe not present; we have flexibility remote/hybrid info. That could be considered Schedule? But the instruction says only include section if posting has real specific content. There's mention of flexible work model, remote/hybrid, office attendance. That could be considered Schedule. We'll include

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    with that content. - Skills: maybe we can include a Skills section from "Who Will Thrive Here?" or "Experience". But we already have Requirements and Qualifications. Could combine. But we need to avoid thin sections. Perhaps we can omit Skills if content overlaps with Requirements/Qualifications. However we need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have content for Skills (e.g., "Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills", "Ability to think and act independently", etc.) Those are in Requirements. Could put them under Skills. But we already have Requirements. Might be okay to have both Requirements and Skills. But we need to avoid duplication. Let's decide: We'll have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Pay, Benefits, Schedule. We'll distribute content accordingly. We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Must not include boilerplate like EEO, legal copy, application instructions, etc. Also remove duplicated lines. We need to extract substantive content. Let's parse the posting: Intro: "Take Your Lemon Law Practice Somewhere It Can GrowSenior Counsel | Lemon Law Litigation | Northern CaliforniaPlease note: An active California Bar license is required." Then paragraphs about Tyson & Mendes expanding, etc. We'll capture: About the role: description of role, location, team, autonomy, etc. Responsibilities: list given. Requirements: list given. Qualifications: maybe "Who Will Thrive Here?" bullet points. Pay: compensation package details. Benefits: list of benefits. Schedule: flexible work model, remote/hybrid, office attendance details. We must not include headings like "About Tyson & Mendes" maybe not needed as separate section; but we could include as About the role? Actually "About Tyson & Mendes" is separate but could be considered About the role? The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, etc. So we can put the "About Tyson & Mendes" content under About the role or maybe a separate section like "About the Firm". But not in list. We'll incorporate into About the role. We must not include job ID/requisition numbers. We must not include cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. Thus we need to strip: "Equal Opportunity Employer Notice", legal copy, "NOTICE TO APPLICANTS/EMPLOYEES..." etc. Also remove "Click here to learn more about the Tyson & Mendes Office! (944) The Tyson & Mendes Office - YouTube". Also remove social media links. Now craft HTML. We'll produce:

    About the role

    ... paragraphs ...

    Responsibilities

    • Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
    • Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything
    • Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
    • Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
    • Routine communications with clients
    • Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
    • Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys

    Requirements

    • JD from an ABA approved school
    • 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 MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
    • Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
    • Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
    • Professional appearance and demeanor

    Qualifications

    • Experienced California litigator who is proactive, communicative, and comfortable managing a busy practice
    • Substantive experience in Lemon Law defense, automotive warranty litigation, consumer litigation, or related complex civil litigation
    • Comfortable with discovery, depositions, motion practice, case strategy, client communication, mediation, and trial preparation
    • Understands how to keep cases moving and how to communicate effectively with clients throughout the process
    • Takes responsibility, follows through, and asks for input when collaboration will make the outcome stronger
    • Values grit, judgment, initiative, communication, and excellent work over pedigree

    Pay

    The base salary for this position ranges from $160,000-$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Attorneys are eligible for an annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier.

    Benefits

    • Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700-$1,700)
    • Employees benefit from a 401(k) program that includes 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 (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100-$200/month
    • Paid parental leave at base pay
    • Employees receive a 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, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
    • Firm-wide charitable giving program
    • Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues

    Schedule

    This position offers the flexibility to work remotely while still providing a real office and team when you want the connection. The Novato office is available to attorneys who want or need to come in, whether occasionally or as part of a regular hybrid schedule. Attorneys who consistently work from the office at least twice a week can establish a permanent office space. Access to experienced legal assistant, paralegal, administrative, and trial support resources, along with long-tenured Office Manager Pilar Romero, who provides hands‑on support to the attorneys in the office. Monthly office meetings, team meetings, and social events create additional opportunities to stay connected to colleagues throughout Northern California.

    Now we need to ensure we didn't miss any substantive content: The "About the role" should include description: "Take Your Lemon Law Practice Somewhere It Can GrowSenior Counsel | Lemon Law Litigation | Northern CaliforniaPlease note: An active California Bar license is required." plus paragraphs about Tyson & Mendes expanding, Novato office, handling matters throughout Northern California and greater SF Bay Area, join collaborative team, resources of national trial firm, autonomy, substantive litigation, strong colleagues, place where performance can create opportunity, etc. Also "Why Our Northern California Team?" subsections: Take Ownership..., Bring Your Lemon Law Experience..., Keep Developing as a Trial Lawyer..., Work With People Who Collaborate..., Let Your Performance Create Opportunity..., Who Will Thrive Here? (we used for Qualifications), Flexibility Without Losing Connection (we used for Schedule), Bring What You Know... (maybe we can incorporate into About the role). Let's craft About the role paragraph(s) covering all that. We'll write:

    Tyson & Mendes is expanding its Northern California team and seeks an experienced attorney with Lemon Law, automotive warranty, or related consumer litigation experience to take meaningful ownership of cases and client relationships. Based out of the Novato office and handling matters throughout Northern California and the greater San Francisco Bay Area, you will join a collaborative team of litigators backed by the resources and reach of a national trial firm. The role offers autonomy, substantive litigation, strong colleagues, and a place where your performance can create opportunity.

    Then maybe another paragraph covering the "Why Our Northern California Team?" points summarised but we already have separate sections for Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Pay, Benefits, Schedule. The "Take Ownership of Your Practice", "Bring Your Lemon Law Experience", etc. could be covered in About the role or maybe we could add a section "What You’ll Do" but we already have Responsibilities. So we can incorporate those points into About the role as a brief overview. Let's craft About the role to include: - Take ownership of your practice: develop case strategy, oversee discovery, take/defend depositions, handle substantive motion practice, work directly with clients, evaluate exposure, prepare cases for mediation and trial. - Bring your Lemon Law experience: knowledge of California Lemon Law and consumer warranty litigation valued; experience with Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, automotive warranty disputes, consumer litigation, product matters; experience representing manufacturers, automotive companies, dealerships, or other corporate defendants valued; open to litigators with foundation