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

Clyde • Los Angeles, CA

76d • $160,000 - $190,000

About The Position

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. The ideal candidate will be able to act independently throughout the discovery process and assist in trial, with an interest in working on those matters. Our team is passionate about our practice and committed to efficiently and effectively 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 to our Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Francisco offices. We will potentially consider candidates in other locations in California.

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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the field of aviation, products liability or automotive warranty is ideal

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees