Associate Attorney

Lemon Law Experts, PC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

Paid Time Off – Vacation & Sick

Company Paid Holidays

Employer Paid Parking

Educational Release Time

Relaxed & Professional Culture

Smart Business Casual dress code

Bring Your Pet to Workdays

Bonus plan participation

Job summary

Lemon Law Experts, PC seeks an Associate Attorney to handle lemon law matters against major car manufacturers in California. The role emphasizes litigation, discovery, and strategic advocacy with opportunities for trials.

Ideal candidates have plaintiff-side experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of client service. CA State Bar active membership is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a plaintiff's attorney.
• Ability to handle an aggressive caseload.
• Thorough and detailed organization skills.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and defense counsel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions
• Court appearances
• Vehicle inspections
• Negotiate settlements
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and respond to discovery
• Assess case value and strategy
• Maximize client recovery

Skills

Plaintiff litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Client rapport

Job description

We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our rapidly growing and innovative law firm. You will primarily be dealing with the major car manufacturers, where you will be litigating lemon law claims. Previous experience as a plaintiff's attorney, ideally in lemon law, product liability or consumer law is a big plus.

Ideal candidates will have excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work independently. Candidate should have strong advocacy skills and a competitive spirit. Active membership in the CA State Bar, in good standing, is required.

The job entails discovery, taking and defending depositions, appearances, vehicle inspections, creative litigation approaches and potentially trials & trial preparation.

Compensation:

• Health Insurance Benefits
• Paid Time Off – Vacation & Sick
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid Parking
• Educational Release Time
• Relaxed & Professional Culture
• Smart Business Casual dress code
• Bring Your Pet to WorkdaysBonus Plan Participation Paid Monthly based on attorneys' fees & civil penalties

Responsibilities:

• Draft motions
• Court appearances
• Vehicle inspections
• Negotiate settlements
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and respond to discovery
• Assess case value and strategy
• Maximize client recovery

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a plaintiff's attorney
• Ability to handle an aggressive caseload
• Thorough and detailed organization skills
• Ability to build rapport with clients and defense counsel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills