Senior Counsel (Remote)

Tyson & Mendes LLP

$160K — $190K *
US-AnywhereRemote in California, US
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA-approved institution
  • Active bar license in California
  • 8+ years of litigation experience
  • Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities
  • Preferred experience in insurance defense
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Outstanding communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop compelling case themes
  • Strive for excellence in all aspects of work
  • Independently handle trials, briefs, and depositions
  • Collaborate with a diverse team
  • Communicate routinely with clients
  • Build and maintain client relationships
  • Provide leadership to junior attorneys

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Comprehensive in-house training
  • Firm-paid CLE programs and bar renewal fees
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Defined pathway to partnership
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Charitable giving program
  • Social and off-site events
  • Flexible work model options
Full Job Description
Please note: An active bar license in the State of California is required.

As we continue our nationwide growth, we're seeking accomplished senior attorneys who bring courtroom confidence, leadership, and a passion for strategy. If you're ready to make a lasting impact on clients, cases, and the legal industry, this is your moment.

Responsibilities
  • Develop a 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


Compensation Package
  • The base salary for this position ranges from $160,000-$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
  • Attorneys are eligible for an annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
  • 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)
  • Employees benefit from a 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
  • Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60

Benefits
  • 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
  • Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available


Click here to learn more about the Tyson & Mendes Office! (944) The Tyson & Mendes Office - YouTube

No recruiters/agencies

#li-remote

Pay Range

$160,000-$190,000 USD

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Tyson & Mendes LLP

  • Senior Counsel
    $150K — $175K *
    Atlanta, GA 30349 (Fulton County)
    Legal & Accounting
    In-Person
  • Senior Counsel
    $140K — $170K *
    Albuquerque, NM 87121 (Bernalillo County)
    Legal & Accounting
    In-Person
  • Senior Counsel
    $150K — $190K *
    Jacksonville, FL 32210 (Duval County)
    Legal & Accounting
    In-Person
  • Senior Counsel
    $160K — $190K *
    Santa Ana, CA 92704 (Orange County)
    Legal & Accounting
    In-Person
  • Senior Counsel (Complex Trial)
    $160K — $190K *
    Los Angeles, CA 90011 (Los Angeles County)
    Legal & Accounting
    In-Person

More Legal & Accounting Jobs

Find similar Senior Counsel (Remote) jobs: