Senior Counsel

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Senior Counsel to lead high-profile automotive-related litigation. The role requires managing complex discovery processes, overseeing a legal team, and ensuring comprehensive legal strategy in product liability and warranty law matters.

Duties:

• Lead and manage high-profile automotive-related litigation, including discovery processes and legal strategy.
• Oversee the discovery process, including drafting responses, preparing protective orders, and conducting investigations.
• Manage and mentor a team of staff attorneys and paralegals throughout litigation.
• Conduct and defend corporate depositions, ensuring adherence to legal standards.
• Handle discovery motions and negotiate settlements when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with California breach of warranty law and product liability standards.
• Collaborate with senior partners to develop litigation strategies aligned with client goals.
• Stay updated on federal and local court procedures relevant to automotive litigation.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in litigation, with a focus on product liability and California breach of warranty law.
• Extensive experience managing complex discovery processes and handling discovery motions.
• Proficiency in overseeing corporate depositions and preparing protective orders.
• Strong knowledge of federal and local court procedures, particularly in California.
• Admission to the California Bar is required.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to oversee staff attorneys and paralegals.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex litigation matters and work under pressure in high-stakes cases.
• Familiarity with federal and local courts is preferred.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Admission to the California Bar is required.

With over eight decades of experience in handling cases involving antitrust & trade regulations, public finance, healthcare, environmental law, and bankruptcy, this firm has racked up substantial legal victories for its numerous clients in a variety of industries, from automotive to energy and hospitality. The firm has achieved all of this through the application of tenacious advocacy skills, as well as comprehensive case reviews and insightful cost-effective strategy implementation to every individual case. Accordingly, it has earned the respect and trust of its clients. With offices across the US, the firm only hires the best legal talent available, and its recruits are trained in line with the latest industry standards of practice. It also offers several financial incentives and salary packages, and actively encourages a healthy work-life balance as it recognizes the need for lawyers to live pleasant, satisfying lives outside of the workplace.