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 litigation experience
  • Strong litigation support, deposition, and trial prep skills
  • Experience with insurance defense a plus
  • Proficient in MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Craft compelling case themes against plaintiff arguments
  • Strive for excellence in all aspects of work
  • Handle court appearances, depositions, and trials independently
  • Collaborate with a diverse team at all experience levels
  • Maintain regular communication with clients
  • Build and nurture client relationships
  • Lead and mentor junior attorneys

Benefits

  • Zero employee cost health, vision, dental, and life coverage
  • 401(k) with generous matching contributions
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Monthly technology reimbursement
  • Comprehensive in-house training opportunities
  • Defined pathway to partnership
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Internal diversity and inclusion programs
  • Firm-wide charitable giving initiatives
  • Flexible work options: remote, hybrid, or onsite
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 Click here to learn more about the Tyson & Mendes Office! (944) The Tyson & Mendes Office - YouTube No recruiters/agencies #li-hybrid Pay Range $150,000-$200,000 USD

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