FULL REMOTE - PARTNER

Law Firms; Remote; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide litigation firm is seeking an experienced attorney for a leadership role focused on warranty and lemon law defense. This fully remote position requires a California license and at least 7 years of complex civil litigation experience, ideally in automotive law. Key responsibilities include managing litigation efforts, advising clients, and mentoring associates. The role offers a competitive salary between $250,000 and $350,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in California (multi-state licensure preferred).
• 7+ years of complex civil litigation experience, ideally in automotive warranty or lemon law defense.
• Proven track record as lead counsel in relevant courts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee product warranty and lemon law cases.
• Provide strategic counsel and risk mitigation.
• Expand the firm’s presence in the California automotive sector.
• Support associates through mentoring and training.
• Advise clients on proposed legislation impacts.

Job description

Location: Fully Remote, must be based in California

About the client:

The client is a nationally recognized litigation firm focused on product warranty and lemon law defense for the automotive industry. With offices in NY, and CA, the firm delivers high-quality representation in state and federal courts across 21 states—including California—while maintaining the collegial environment of a boutique firm

Role Overview

In this leadership role, you will serve as a strategic partner, guiding high-volume warranty and lemon law litigation, growing client relationships, and shaping firm strategy. This position is fully remote within California and reports into the West Coast leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Litigation Efforts: Manage and oversee product warranty and lemon law cases in state and federal courts, binding arbitrations, and administrative forums.
• Client Strategy & Advising: Provide strategic counsel, pre-litigation claim handling, and risk mitigation through early resolution programs.
• Business Development: Expand the firm’s presence in the California automotive sector and adjacent industries.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Support associates through structured mentoring, training, and career development
• Policy & Compliance: Monitor proposed lemon law or warranty legislation and advise clients on impacts and lobbying strategies Firm Leadership: Contribute to operational planning, equity growth strategies, and firm governance alongside other partners.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Licensed to practice in California (multi-state licensure preferred)
• 7+ years of complex civil litigation experience, ideally in automotive warranty or lemon law defense or products warranty or liability defense.
• Proven track record as lead counsel in state court, federal court, arbitration, or administrative hearings

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$250,000 – $350,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [2 to 3 weeks of paid time off]