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About the Role

Tyson & Mendes is seeking accomplished senior attorneys with courtroom confidence, leadership, and a passion for strategy to join their nationwide growth. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on clients, cases, and the legal industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop a compelling case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger.
• Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything.
• 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.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA approved school.
• Must be licensed in the State of California.
• 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 handling insurance defense matters preferred.
• 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.

Skills

• Litigation
• Trial advocacy
• Strategy
• Courtroom presence
• Ethical leadership
• MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Location

• Remote
• Hybrid
• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time
• Remote
• Hybrid
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Senior
• 8+ years of litigation experience

Education Level

• JD from an ABA approved school

Salary/Compensations

• $160,000-$190,000 annually
• Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700-$1,700).
• 401(k) program that includes 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 plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100-$200/month.
• Paid parental leave at base pay.
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.
• Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities.
• Firm Provided CLE Programs and Paid Bar License Renewal Fees.
• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.
• Defined pathway to partnership.
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.
• Firm-wide charitable giving program.
• Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues.

About the Company

• Tyson & Mendes is a national litigation firm and a force for change in insurance defense and trial advocacy, known for its cutting-edge approach and mission to stop Nuclear Verdicts®.
• The firm offers a growth-oriented culture with nationally recognized trial academy, ongoing executive-level development, and promotes from within.
• Tyson & Mendes provides stability with national reach, financial strength, and a collaborative, no-silos mindset.
• The firm is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, viewing it as a practice that drives innovation, strengthens teams, and delivers better results.
• Tyson & Mendes is one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country, known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm.
• The firm invests in its people with specialized training, clear paths to leadership, and robust professional development.

Equal Opportunity

• Tyson & Mendes ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
• The firm collects certain information about applicants/employees; refer to the provided document for policies.