Senior Counsel

Tyson & Mendes LLP

$150K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA approved school
  • Active bar license in Pennsylvania
  • 8+ years of strong litigation experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Experience with insurance defense matters preferred
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Ability to think independently

Responsibilities

  • Develop compelling case themes against plaintiffs' emotional appeals
  • Reject mediocrity and uphold high standards
  • Independently manage court appearances, depositions, and trials
  • Collaborate effectively with team members of varying experience
  • Maintain regular client communications
  • Foster relationships with existing and prospective clients
  • Lead and mentor junior attorneys

Benefits

  • Generous comprehensive benefits package with zero employee cost options
  • 401(k) with competitive matching contributions
  • Student loan repayment assistance or college savings plan after one year
  • Flexible vacation policy tailored for attorneys
  • Defined pathway to partnership progression
  • Active internal diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Monthly tech reimbursement and paid parental leave
Full Job Description
Please note: An active bar license in the State of Pennsylvania 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 $150,000-200,000 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 Pay Range $150,000-$200,000 USD

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