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Associate Attorney handling civil defense litigation for Tyson & Mendes, a fast-growing national civil defense firm. Managing cases from discovery through trial while developing courtroom expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Develop compelling case strategies that cut through emotional arguments and drive results
- Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials
- Handle discovery, case strategy, client communication, mediation, and trial preparation
- Manage a full caseload from discovery through trial
- Collaborate with attorneys and staff at all experience levels
- Maintain consistent and professional communication with clients
- Build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys
- Take meaningful responsibility for cases and develop increasingly independent judgment
- Participate in monthly Friday meetings, team meetings, social events, and colleague collaboration
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar license in the state of California
- 1–8 years of solid litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation
- Ability to independently manage a full caseload, from discovery through trial
- Prior insurance defense experience preferred
- Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Self-motivated with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Attorneys should be curious, hardworking, proactive, willing to grow, responsible, receptive to feedback, and committed to becoming better lawyers
Benefits:
- Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000, aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
- Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost
- 401(k) program with 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 of $100–$200/month for full-time attorneys after one year with the firm
- Paid parental leave at base pay
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
- 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, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year
- Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
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