Role OverviewTyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel with 8+ years of litigation experience to join their Los Angeles Medical Malpractice team. The Senior Counsel will work alongside Partner Mark Kiefer, who has nearly 40 years of litigation experience, and will be responsible for managing sophisticated matters, exercising independent judgment, and working directly with clients.
What You Will Do
The Senior Counsel will develop a case theme, handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials, work as part of a team with all levels of experience, and cultivate relationships with the firm's existing and future clients.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This is an opportunity for an experienced attorney who enjoys the intersection of medicine, law, strategy, experts, and high-stakes litigation, and who is comfortable taking ownership of sophisticated matters and exercising independent judgment.
Requirements
- JD from an ABA approved school
- Must be licensed in the State of California
- 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation
- 3+ years of medical malpractice experience or significant medical malpractice exposure
- 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
- 401(k) program with 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
- Paid parental leave at base pay
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
- 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
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