Attorney

Crossing Hurdles; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

HSA/FSA options

401(k)

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

PTO

Sick leave

Commuter/parking allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Litigation Associate (Warranty Defense) to join a top law firm. The position entails managing warranty defense litigation matters from inception through resolution. Candidates must have 2+ years of litigation experience and an active California Bar license.

The role offers a competitive compensation package of $150K – $165K plus a discretionary bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on litigation practice experience.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Experience with trial/arbitration preparation and courtroom exposure.

Responsibilities

• Manage warranty defense litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients to develop defense strategies.

Skills

Litigation practice experience

Research skills

Writing skills

Negotiation skills

Courtroom exposure

Trial preparation

Education

Active California Bar license in good standing

Job description

Crossing Hurdles is a global recruitment consultancy partnering with a nationally recognized law firm that represents leading automobile manufacturers, distributors, and dealers in complex warranty and litigation matters.

Role: Litigation Associate (Warranty Defense)

Location: Remote (California | must be local and licensed in CA)

Compensation: $150K – $165K + discretionary annual bonus

Benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), HSA/FSA options, 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, PTO, sick leave, commuter/parking allowance, employee assistance program

YOE: 2+ years of litigation experience

Visa: Sponsorship not available

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on litigation practice experience
• Active California Bar license in good standing
• Trial/arbitration preparation and courtroom exposure
• Experience with motion practice, depositions, and mediations
• Exceptional research, writing, advocacy, and negotiation skills
• Manage warranty defense litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Handle motion practice, depositions, mediations, and trial/arbitration preparation
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, briefs, and discovery materials
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients to develop defense strategies
• Maintain organized case files and manage deadlines across multiple matters