Senior Counsel

Tyson & Mendes LLP

$160K — $190K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA approved school
  • Active bar license in California
  • 8+ years of litigation experience, focused on trial preparation
  • Experience in insurance defense matters preferred
  • Skilled in time management systems and MS Suite
  • Strong independent thinking and minimal supervision ability
  • Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor

Responsibilities

  • Develop compelling case themes to counter plaintiff strategies
  • Maintain high standards and refuse mediocrity
  • Independently handle court appearances and trials
  • Collaborate with team members across experience levels
  • Communicate regularly with clients
  • Build relationships with current and prospective clients
  • Provide mentorship to less experienced attorneys

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • In-house training and leadership development
  • Firm-provided CLE Programs and covered Bar license fees
  • Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
  • Pathway to partnership opportunities
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Charitable giving program
  • Social events to foster colleague relationships
  • Flexible work options available
Full Job Description
Please note: An active bar license in the State of California is required.

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 your state
  • 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

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Pay Range

$160,000-$190,000 USD

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