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 required
  • 8+ years of solid litigation experience
  • Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Outstanding communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop compelling case themes to counter plaintiff strategies
  • Maintain high standards and refuse mediocrity
  • Handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently
  • Collaborate as a team with attorneys of all experience levels
  • Communicate regularly with clients
  • Cultivate relationships with current and potential clients
  • Lead and mentor less experienced attorneys

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health/vision/dental/life insurance at zero cost to employees
  • 401(k) plan with generous matching contributions
  • Student loan repayment assistance or 529 savings plan
  • Paid parental leave at base pay
  • Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
  • Defined pathway to partnership
  • In-house training and leadership development opportunities
  • Flexible work model: remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
  • Monthly technology reimbursement
  • Internal diversity and inclusion programs
Full Job Description
Please note: An active bar license in the State of California is required. You are a seasoned litigator with a defense mindset, respected by clients and colleagues for your strategic thinking, courtroom presence, and ethical leadership. Youre driven to defend justice with courage, precision, and professionalism. You thrive on complex cases, thinking several moves ahead, and turning legal challenges into opportunities. You bring proven experience managing litigation teams, mentoring junior attorneys, and navigating high-stakes matters with confidence. Above all, you are committed to excellence, collaboration, and delivering exceptional value to clients. Responsibilities 3 Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger 3 Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything 3 Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials 3 Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences 3 Routine communications with clients 3 Cultivate relationships with the firms existing and future clients 3 Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys Requirements 3 JD from an ABA approved school 3 Must be licensed in the State of California 3 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation 3 Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial 3 Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred 3 Experience with time management systems 3 Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook 3 Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision 3 Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills 3 Professional appearance and demeanor Compensation Package 3 The base salary for this position ranges from $160,000-$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications 3 Attorneys are eligible for an annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier 3 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) 3 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% 3 Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100-$200/month 3 Paid parental leave at base pay 3 Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60 Benefits 3 Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate 3 Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities 3 Firm Provided CLE Programs and Paid Bar License Renewal Fees 3 Flexible vacation policy for attorneys 3 Defined pathway to partnership 3 Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Womens Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative 3 Firm-wide charitable giving program 3 Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues 3 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 #li-remote Pay Range $160,000-$190,000 USD

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