Senior Counsel (Sexual Torts Defense)

Tyson & Mendes

$160K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active bar license in the State of California
  • JD from an ABA-approved school
  • 8+ years of solid litigation experience, especially in litigation support and trial preparation
  • Ability to independently manage all aspects of case handling
  • Experience in insurance defense matters preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

  • Develop compelling case themes against plaintiffs' emotional appeals
  • Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
  • Communicate routinely with clients
  • Cultivate relationships with existing and potential clients
  • Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
  • Collaborate as part of a team across various experience levels
  • Refuse to accept mediocrity in work standards

Benefits

  • 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 within the firm
  • Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Firm-wide charitable giving program
  • Numerous annual social and off-site events to foster team relationships
  • Flexible work model: remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
Full Job Description
Please note: An active bar license in the State of California is required.

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

  • 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-$200,000 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


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Pay Range

$160,000-$200,000 USD

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