Role OverviewTyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel with 8+ years of insurance defense experience to join our Los Angeles team. The role involves leading cases, handling sophisticated litigation, and mentoring others.
What You Will Do
As Senior Counsel, you will have the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of matters from strategy through resolution, including case strategy and management, depositions, mediations, and motion practice, and trial preparation and courtroom advocacy.
Why It Might Be a Fit
We are looking for attorneys who can exercise sound judgment, develop client relationships, mentor less experienced attorneys, contribute to strategy, and help shape the future of the Los Angeles team.
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
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits coverage
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
- Firm Provided CLE Programs and Paid Bar License Renewal Fees
- Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
- Defined pathway to partnership
- Internal diversity and inclusion programs
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year
- Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
- Paid parental leave at base pay
- Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan
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