Senior Counsel (Landlord/Tenant - Remote)

The role

Senior Counsel will handle landlord tenant litigation and sophisticated civil defense matters. The role involves developing case strategy, managing discovery, and handling trials.

What you will do

• Develop a case theme
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
• Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
• Routine communications with clients
• Cultivate relationships with the firm's existing and future clients
• Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys
• Develop strategy
• Manage discovery
• Handle substantive motion practice
• Take and defend depositions

Required qualifications

• Active California Bar license
• JD from an ABA approved school
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Experience with time management systems
• Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Nice to have

• Experience handling insurance defense matters
• Experience in habitability matters and related property or premises claims
• Experience representing property owners, property managers, housing providers, insurers, or other defendants
• Trial experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits coverage
• 401(k) program with 100% match on the first 3% and 50% match on the following 4-5%
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• In-house training and leadership development opportunities
• Firm Provided CLE Programs
• Paid Bar License Renewal Fees
• Flexible vacation policy
• Defined pathway to partnership
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs

Before you apply

• An active California Bar license is required

About the company

Tyson & Mendes is a fast-growing civil defense firm known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. The firm employs a dynamic, diverse team of trial attorneys.