Counsel, Consumer Litigation (Remote Contract)

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At Hyundai, we understand you're not just building a career – you're building a life. We believe in our people and realize that our success is a direct result of our commitment in offering you great opportunities for your career. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for a chance to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

Position description:

• Attend mediations, arbitrations and trials along with the outside counsel.
• Responsible for investigation, analysis and resolution of claims and demands made by attorneys representing consumers in the area of consumer litigation including lemon law, product liability and subrogation claims nationwide.
• Retain and collaborate with the outside counsel for handling of consumer lawsuits.
• Manage, support and work on strategy of lawsuits filed by consumer attorneys.
• Work with and advise consumer affairs case managers on the best case handling and resolution.
• Work on legal research projects involving warranty and automotive law questions.
• Manage claims and lawsuits in the most cost-effective and efficient way.
• Provide counseling and training to the consumer affairs, other business units and dealerships in relation to consumer warranty-related issues such as state Attorney General inquiries, lemon law prevention and disclosure, pre-sale damage disclosure questions and claims, dealership indemnification issues, and consumer satisfaction questions.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of litigation experience desired

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles