Staff Counsel

Job Responsibilities

• Manage assigned warranty litigation matters within a national, high-volume docket, including case assessment, investigation, and oversight of key milestones through resolution
• Partner with outside counsel on case strategy, motion practice, settlement evaluation, and reporting; help ensure adherence to litigation guidelines and budgets
• Support the Warranty Early Resolution Program by identifying suitable matters, coordinating required information, and assisting with execution and tracking of outcomes
• Cookordination discovery activities as needed, including document preservation/collection, written discovery tracking, deposition support, and coordination with internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g., Customer Care, Engineering, Quality, and Field teams) to gather facts and documents to support defense and resolution
• Contribute to the development and implementation of national strategies designed to manage risk/exposure and cost of defense

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree with a strong academic background
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an outside law firm setting, preferably in a litigation practice
• Admitted to practice law in at least one state

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or experience in engineering or technical field or interest in automobile mechanics
• Experience developing litigation strategy, including early resolution approaches and cost-containment initiatives
• The ideal candidate will possess the ability to handle a high volume of cases while also having the ability to demonstrate leadership to develop strategies to manage litigation using creative, and cost-effective strategies
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to critical deadlines