Associate

Associate — Consumer Warranty & Lemon Law, Costa Mesa

  • LocationCosta Mesa, California
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience1–7 PQE
  • Compensation$135k–$180k
  • PracticeLitigation

An Am Law 100 firm

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Growing litigation team seeks an associate to handle consumer warranty and lemon law defense matters from the firm’s Costa Mesa office. The role focuses on defending manufacturers and other product sellers in federal and state court, with opportunities to act as local or coordinating counsel on multi‑party matters.

Day‑to‑day work includes drafting and responding to pleadings and discovery, briefing and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and supporting trial preparation. The team offers mentoring and exposure to product‑liability litigation strategies across a diverse client base. Competitive compensation and standard employee benefits are provided.

  • California bar admission required
  • 1–7 years of litigation experience; consumer warranty/ lemon law or product‑liability background preferred
  • Familiarity with Song‑Beverly Act, Magnuson‑Moss, state lemon laws, UCC, and consumer protection statutes
  • Experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation; strong writing and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple matters, work independently and in teams; hybrid work model

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