Senior Counsel – Lemon Law Litigation (Remote)

Tyson & Mendes LLP•Southern California, CA, CA

4d•$160,000 - $190,000•Remote

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is seeking a California-licensed Senior Counsel to represent manufacturers and corporate clients in high-exposure Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (Lemon Law) defense and consumer litigation matters across California. The role involves managing cases from strategy through discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation, and independently handling court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials. Candidates should bring substantial Lemon Law defense experience; experience representing manufacturers, automotive clients, or other product defendants is strongly valued. Consumer advocacy or CRLA backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. The Senior Counsel will develop persuasive case themes, communicate routinely with clients, cultivate client relationships, and provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys while working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels. Tyson & Mendes offers trial training, litigation support, professional development, and flexible onsite, hybrid, or remote work options.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved school.
Active license to practice law in the State of California.
At least 8 years of solid litigation experience, specifically including litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation.
At least 5 years of litigation experience handling Lemon Law defense matters.
At least 2 years of CRLA, tenant advocacy, or housing litigation experience.
At least 2 years of General Liability defense experience.
Ability to manage full case-handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial.
Experience with time management systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Professional appearance and demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Experience representing manufacturers, automotive clients, or other product defendants.
Experience handling insurance defense matters.
Consumer advocacy or CRLA background.

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 colleagues at all levels of experience.
Communicate routinely with clients.
Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients.
Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys.
Manage cases through strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.

Benefits

Annual billable-hours bonus, starting at $10,000 and increasing by $7,500 for each additional tier.
Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost; the employer contribution for health, vision, dental, and life coverage averages $700–$1,700 annually.
401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%.
Student loan repayment assistance or a 529 college savings plan of $100–$200 per month for full-time attorneys after one year with the firm.
Paid parental leave at base pay.
Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.
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, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.
Firm-wide charitable giving program.
Social and off-site events throughout the year.
Remote, hybrid, or onsite work options.