Senior Counsel (Remote Option)

The role

Work as a senior attorney on complex litigation, including general liability, construction defect, toxic tort and class action matters. Handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials, and lead and mentor less experienced attorneys.

What you will do

• Develop a compelling case theme
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
• Work as part of a team with all levels of experience
• Routine communications with clients
• Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients
• Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys

Required qualifications

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

Nice to have

• Experience handling insurance defense matters

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, with some plans at zero employee cost
• 401(k) with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the next 4-5%
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan after one year (full-time attorneys), $100-$200/month
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• In-house training and leadership development
• Firm-provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
• Defined pathway to partnership
• Diversity and inclusion programs, including Women's Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program

Before you apply

• Active California Bar License is required
• No recruiters or agencies

About the company

Tyson & Mendes is a national civil defense firm that handles high-exposure, complex litigation for insurers and sophisticated clients. The firm describes itself as one of the country's fastest growing civil defense firms.