Consumer Warranty & Lemon Law Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Costa Mesa, CA

11d•$135,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Consumer Warranty Practice in its Orange County, California office. The practice defends manufacturers’ product integrity and warranty services, representing clients in consumer warranty matters nationwide. Its work includes serving as trial counsel in federal and state courts and as local, regional, and national coordinating counsel on large matters involving many parties. The firm has defended manufacturers of automobiles, heavy-duty trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, motorcycles, and other products against warranty and related claims brought by consumer and commercial customers. The successful candidate will handle litigation tasks including drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions. Candidates should be able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and work independently as well as collaboratively. The firm is open to attorneys with substantive litigation experience and an interest in consumer warranty law, including developing attorneys with strong litigation skills from other practice areas.

Requirements

Admission to practice law in California.
One to seven years of experience defending consumer litigation claims.
Experience with relevant laws, including the Song-Beverly Act, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, state lemon laws, Uniform Commercial Codes, and consumer sales practices acts.
Strong writing and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in consumer warranty law.

Nice To Haves

Experience in consumer warranty law.

Responsibilities

Defend consumer litigation claims in the Consumer Warranty Practice.
Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
Draft and argue motions.
Take and defend depositions.
Represent clients in consumer warranty matters in federal and state courts, potentially as trial counsel or coordinating counsel.