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About the Role
Tyson & Mendes is seeking experienced litigators for its Northern California team to handle insurance defense and civil litigation. This role offers meaningful responsibility, the freedom to practice with confidence, and opportunities to develop cases from beginning to end with the support of experienced trial lawyers and a collaborative team.
Responsibilities
- Develop a compelling case theme.
- Refuse to accept mediocrity in any aspect of work.
- Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.
- Work collaboratively with team members of all experience levels.
- Maintain routine communication with clients.
- Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients.
- Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys.
Requirements
- JD from an ABA-approved school.
- Active California Bar license.
- 8+ years of solid litigation experience, including 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 is preferred.
- Experience with time management systems.
- Proficiency in MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
- Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
Skills
- Litigation
- Case Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Discovery
- Motion Practice
- Depositions
- Trial Preparation
- Trial Practice
- Strategy Development
- Communication
- Performance-driven
- Collaboration
- Autonomy
- Accountability
- Proactive Follow-up
- Time Management
- MS Office Suite
- Leadership
- Grit
- Judgment
- Initiative
- Performance
- Attention to Detail
Location
- Novato, California
- Northern California
- San Francisco Bay Area
Work Type
- Remote
- Hybrid
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 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 with plans available at zero employee cost.
- 401(k) program 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 plan (full-time attorneys after one year).
- 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.
- Defined pathway to partnership.
- Internal diversity and inclusion programs.
- Firm-wide charitable giving program.
- Numerous social and off-site events.
About the Company
- 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's dynamic, diverse team of trial attorneys delivers exceptional results.
- Tyson & Mendes invests in its people with specialized training, clear paths to leadership, and robust professional development to empower attorneys to grow their careers, build their personal brands, and become leaders in the field.
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.