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JOB TITLE: Senior Counsel - Senior Litigation Attorney (Consumer Rights & Product Liability)
LOCATION: Los Angeles, California
NOTE: THIS JOB CAN BE HYBRID OR REMOTE (candidate must be in California)
BASE SALARY: $200,000 to $250,000

POSITION OVERVIEW
A prominent boutique litigation firm is seeking an accomplished Senior Litigation Counsel to lead its premier consumer protection and product liability practice. This high-level position centers on representing plaintiffs in high-stakes breach of warranty and defective product disputes against major corporate manufacturers.

As a key leader within the organization, the successful candidate must possess extensive, deep-seated expertise in federal and state consumer warranty statutes, paired with an established history of high-level courtroom advocacy. In addition to managing a sophisticated caseload, this individual will serve as a foundational pillar for the firm, championing its strategic growth, mentoring junior legal talent, and taking decisive ownership of case outcomes from initial client onboarding through trial.

Classification & Structure

Status: Full-Time, Exempt.
Reporting: Reports directly to the firm’s Managing Partner.
Supervision: Manages and develops a collaborative team of associate attorneys, paralegals, and law clerks.
Leadership Expectation: Responsible for cultivating a highly accountable environment, providing sophisticated legal mentorship, and optimizing team-wide filing, motion, and discovery processes.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Case Management: Devise and execute comprehensive litigation plans rooted in a granular understanding of state and federal product liability and warranty frameworks.
Courtroom Performance: Deliver persuasive oral arguments and command a strong, confident presence during complex, high-stakes hearings.
Technical Depositions: Strategize, conduct, and defend rigorous depositions of corporate representatives, specialized automotive or mechanical experts, and technical witnesses.
Trial Ready Preparation: Build files from inception with a trial-ready mindset. Serve as first or second-chair in jury trials, expertly handling trial briefs, motions in limine, and cross-examinations.
Remedy & Settlement Negotiation: Secure maximum recovery for clients—including full buybacks, replacement remedies, or cash settlements—by flawlessly calculating complex statutory damages, civil penalties, and regulatory offsets.

Mentorship & Departmental Leadership

Firm Stewardship: Act as a proactive champion for the organization's standards, operational efficiency, and professional development.
Accessible Legal Guidance: Act as a highly responsive point of escalation for junior associates, helping them navigate procedural roadblocks, complex legal theories, and tactical pivots.
Professional Development: Develop and oversee training programs aimed at elevating the litigation, writing, and courtroom skills of junior and mid-level attorneys.
Quality Control: Audit and refine team work product—including pleadings, motions, and discovery—to ensure absolute legal excellence and consistency.
Docket Accountability: Take full ownership of managerial goals, department deadlines, and overall caseload performance to ensure no critical timelines are missed.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure: Active member in good standing with the STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA (Required).

Knowledge: Very thorough knowledge of the Lemon Law, including nuances + ability to argue in court for difficult hearings.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience, with a heavy emphasis on Lemon Law or consumer warranty litigation. - Exceptions to the 5-year threshold will only be considered under exceptional circumstances where senior counsel has proven extraordinary litigation results and mastery.

Legal Expertise: Authoritative, comprehensive knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the technical nuances of the Song-Beverly Act (Civil Code § 1790 et seq.).

Expertise in Discovery: Proven ability to independently take and defend expert depositions and handle high-pressure discovery disputes.

Analytical & Mechanical Intellect: Superb ability to analyze complex mechanical repair orders and translate technical automotive defects into persuasive legal arguments.

Communication: Exceptional writing skills and a commanding, articulate presence. Empathic client management skills are essential.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:

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Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.

Jason Denmark
Recruiting Manager
INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.
EMAIL: jdenmark@intermediagroup.com
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondenmark/

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