Associate Attorney

6 days, 21 hours ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Legal
Tyson & Mendes

Tyson & Mendes

Tyson & Mendes is a leading nationwide civil litigation firm specializing in defending insurers, corporations, and insureds. They are renowned for preventing Nuclear Verdicts® and providing exceptional defense services.

Insurance
201-500
Founded 2002

Description

  • Develop and execute case strategies for insurance defense and complex civil litigation matters.
  • Independently manage a caseload from discovery through trial.
  • Handle court appearances, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
  • Communicate consistently and professionally with clients and insurance carriers.
  • Collaborate with attorneys and staff across experience levels on case strategy and litigation tasks.
  • Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients.
  • Mentor and guide junior attorneys.
  • Propose solutions, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of case progress.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Active California Bar license.
  • 1–8 years of civil litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation; 2+ years preferred for this role.
  • Ability to independently manage a full caseload from discovery through trial.
  • Insurance defense experience preferred; strong civil litigators willing to learn insurance defense are encouraged to apply.
  • Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, adaptable, and professional demeanor.

Benefits

  • Base salary of $115,000–$160,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Annual billable-hours bonus starting at $10,000, with additional $7,500 tiers.
  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans, including options at zero employee cost.
  • 401(k) with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%.
  • Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings contributions of $100–$200 per month after one year for full-time attorneys.
  • Paid parental leave at base pay and a $60 monthly technology reimbursement.
  • Flexible vacation policy and remote, hybrid, or onsite work options.
  • Firm-provided CLE programs, paid Bar renewal fees, in-house training, leadership development, and a defined partnership path.

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