Litigation Attorney

Express Recruiting Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Recruiting Group in Los Angeles is seeking a Lemon Law/Consumer Warranty Litigation Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of civil litigation experience. This Direct Hire, hybrid (3 days onsite) role offers the chance to handle meaningful consumer protection matters and to develop litigation skills alongside experienced attorneys.

Requirements include a J.D. from an accredited law school and active California State Bar membership.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar in good standing.
• 1-3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience with case management, discovery, depositions, law and motion practice, and settlement negotiations
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client-relations abilities.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of California Lemon Law and consumer warranty matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on litigation and consumer protection issues.
• Take and defend depositions, including plaintiffs, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses.
• Attend court appearances, case management conferences, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Analyze vehicle repair histories, warranty records, and related documentation.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and defense firms.
• Develop case strategy and work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case developments and litigation strategy.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Client communication

Case management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Type: Direct Hire, Hybrid (3 Days Onsite), Full-Time

ERG is working with a growing plaintiff-side litigation practice in seeking a Lemon Law / Consumer Warranty Litigation Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to join their Mid-Wilshire office. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to handle meaningful consumer protection matters, develop litigation skills, and work closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a foundation in civil litigation and experience managing cases through discovery, depositions, motion practice, and settlement negotiations. Experience with California Lemon Law, consumer warranty, or related consumer protection matters is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of California Lemon Law and consumer warranty matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on litigation and consumer protection issues.
• Take and defend depositions, including plaintiffs, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses.
• Attend court appearances, case management conferences, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Analyze vehicle repair histories, warranty records, and related documentation.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and defense firms.
• Develop case strategy and work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case developments and litigation strategy.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 1-3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience with case management, written discovery, depositions, law and motion practice, and settlement negotiations
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client-relations abilities.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.