Consumer Warranty & Lemon Law Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP in California seeks an attorney with 1–7 years of defending consumer litigation claims, including experience with Song-Beverly Act and related warranty statutes. The ideal candidate will draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, and motions, and conduct depositions while managing multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified applicants must be admitted to the California bar and possess strong writing and analytical abilities to serve as trial

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in California.
• 1–7 years of experience defending consumer litigation.
• Experience with Song-Beverly Act, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, state lemon laws, UCCs, and consumer sales practices acts.
• Drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings; drafting and arguing motions; taking and defending depositions.
• Strong writing and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Defend consumer warranty litigation in federal and state courts.
• Draft and respond to discovery and pleadings; argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions; assist with case strategy and trial prep.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to coordinate defense efforts.

Skills

Consumer litigation

Depositions

Discovery

Legal writing

Job description

Overview

The Orange County, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Consumer Warranty Practice.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in California and have at least one (1) to seven (7) years of experience defending consumer litigation claims. Experience with relevant federal laws, such as the Song-Beverly Act, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, state lemon laws, Uniform Commercial Codes, and consumer sales practices acts is required.

Lewis Brisbois' Consumer Warranty Practice builds on its vast products liability litigation experience, defending the manufacturing integrity and warranty services of our clients across the nation. With offices from coast to coast, Lewis Brisbois is proud to have developed one of the strongest and most diversified consumer warranty departments in the country. Our attorneys serve a wide range of clients' consumer warranty needs, with an emphasis on acting as trial counsel in both federal and state courts, and serving as local, regional, and national coordinating counsel on large matters involving many parties. Over the years, Lewis Brisbois has defended manufacturers of automobiles, heavy-duty trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, motorcycles, and other products against warranty and other related claims brought by consumer and commercial customers.

Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401k with employer match.

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Minimum Salary

USD $135,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $180,000.00/Yr.