Senior Counsel

The role

You will handle litigation for insurance defense and civil matters in Northern California and the Bay Area. You will take ownership of cases, manage client relationships, try cases, and lead less experienced attorneys.

What you will do

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

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA approved school
• Licensed to practice in the State of California (active California Bar license required)
• 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
• Experience 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 coverage, with some plans at zero employee cost
• 401(k) with 100% match on the first 3% contributed and 50% match on the next 4-5%
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan ($100-$200/month) for full-time attorneys after one year
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• $60 monthly technology reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• In-house training and leadership development
• Firm-provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
• Defined pathway to partnership
• Diversity and inclusion programs, including Women's Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Social and off-site events

Before you apply

• An active California Bar license is required
• No recruiters or agencies

About the company

Tyson & Mendes is a civil defense firm that describes itself as one of the fastest-growing in the country. It has trial attorneys across the nation and offices including Novato.