Consumer Warranty & Lemon Law Associate Attorney — Costa Mesa

A full-service Am Law 100 firm is seeking an attorney to join its Consumer Warranty Practice in its Orange County, California office. The practice leverages deep products liability litigation experience to defend the manufacturing integrity and warranty services of clients nationwide, and is among the most established and diverse consumer warranty departments in the country.

The role involves serving a broad range of clients on consumer warranty matters, with an emphasis on trial work in both federal and state courts and on acting as local, regional, and national coordinating counsel in large multiparty matters. The group has defended manufacturers of automobiles, heavy-duty trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, motorcycles, and other products against warranty and related claims brought by consumer and commercial customers.

The successful candidate will draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings, draft and argue motions, and take and defend depositions. Strong writing and analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment are essential. The firm seeks a self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively, and offers a hybrid working arrangement with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Admitted to practice in California
• One to seven years of experience defending consumer litigation claims
• Experience with the Song-Beverly Act, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, state lemon laws, Uniform Commercial Codes, and consumer sales practices acts required
• Comfort drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions
• Strong writing and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Consumer warranty experience preferred; attorneys with substantive litigation experience in any arena and a demonstrated interest are encouraged to apply