Senior Automotive Products Liability (Lemon Law) Trial Attorney

We are working with an exciting, incredibly fast-moving, high energy law firm, with an established reputation in the arena of products liability/products defect plaintiffs’ work, committed to achieving outstanding results. The firm seeks a Senior Automotive Products Liability Trial Attorney with at least ten (10+) years of attorney experience and at least five (5+) years of litigation or trial experience. The Senior Trial Attorney will manage a trial team and collaborate with the principal in managing multiple cases. The hired attorney will be proficient in working with a wide range of experts and be able to harness cutting-edge technology and litigation support in preparation of cases. The focus areas for the role are developing and executing case strategy, doing legal research, conducting mediations and trials, engaging in deposition and motion practice, communicating with experts, and mentoring younger attorneys. The salary for the position will be $175,000/yr. or more, depending upon experience. The firm offers a comprehensive package of benefits, about which the firm will provide further details.About the FirmThe firm is a market leader in automotive products liability litigation, having litigated cases against nearly every major automotive manufacturer in the world. It strives to set the standards in the field by which others will judge themselves. It seeks to become the leading law firm in the nation for automotive products liability, bar none. Its mission is to present, in uniquely creative ways, before juries throughout the U.S., products liability cases against manufacturers. The firm consistently promotes and adheres to the following values and qualities in all of its attorneys.Excellence: Good enough is not good enough.Consistency: Build a reputation that precedes the firm into the courtroom.Innovation: Create opportunities in areas that others have yet even to discover.Better than Yesterday: Continually grow, develop and learn.Systematicity: Harness the power of organized activity.Community Involvement: Be a pillar of the community in a way that would make a mother proud.RESPONSIBILITIESManaging casesSupervising associates and legal staffServing as first and second chair for jury trialsAttending hearings in state and federal courtTaking and defending depositionsAttending mediationsWorking with expert witnessesDrafting legal memoranda and motionsDrafting all trial-related pleadings, including jury instructions, motions in limine and trial briefsWorking closely in a team environmentEngaging in strategic case planningManaging paralegals and support staffConducting legal researchDrafting and responding to discoveryManaging document productionDrafting and responding to meet and confer lettersCommunicating with opposing counsel and clientsQUALIFICATIONS:Juris Doctor or equivalent from an accredited law schoolActive license in good standing to practice in CaliforniaAt least ten (10+) years of practicing attorney experienceAt least five (5+) years of litigation or trial experienceFirst and second chair trial experienceSubstantial deposition experienceSubstantial mediation experienceExcellent brief writing skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAnalytical and problem-solving skills geared to a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detailFlexibility and initiative regarding assignments for self and teamAbitlity and commitment to contribute to a positive work environmentExcellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to collaborate effectively with team members and staffProven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentProactive problem-solving approachAbility to learn quickly and adapt quickly to new challengesHigh emotional intelligence (EQ)High level of discretionAbility to handle sensitive information discreetlyOTHER DETAILSSupervisors: Reports to the Vice President of Strategy.Status: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.Location: Beautiful office environment at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, across from South Coast Plaza.Salary: $175,000 +, depending on experience.Benefits: Excellent career opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a matching 401(k).FLSA: Non-ExemptCandidates may apply to this position on LinkedIn, the Hire Counsel website, or by direct e-mail to . We at Hire Counsel cannot promise that a particular candidate will get the job or an interview, but we can promise that we will review all submitted resumes.About Hire Counsel, a Purpose Legal CompanyHire Counsel, a Purpose Legal Company, is an agile legal talent agency. We build connections between and among legal professionals and our clients, some of the nation's largest law firms and legal departments (and some of the smallest). By introducing good lawyers to our clients and assisting attorney candidacies, we serve the entire legal community. We provide permanent employment opportunities. We also provide individuals with options to work on contract (temporary) assignments as may be fitting, to aid their stability, even as we endeavor to help them find permanent homes. Hire Counsel holds all resumes in the strictest confidence.