Associate Attorney

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Associate Attorney handling civil defense litigation for Tyson & Mendes, a fast-growing national civil defense firm. Managing cases, depositions, motions, trials, and client relationships.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop compelling case strategies that drive results
  • Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials
  • Collaborate with attorneys and staff at all experience levels
  • Maintain consistent, professional communication with clients
  • Build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients
  • Mentor and guide junior attorneys
  • Handle varied civil litigation matters, including automobile liability, premises liability, product liability, and related practices
  • Work from collaborative office space while the Inland Empire team grows toward a permanent Redlands-area office

Requirements:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Active California bar license required
  • 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
  • Proficiency 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

Benefits:

  • Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000, with $7,500 for every additional tier
  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost
  • 401(k) with 100% match on the first 3% contributed and 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
  • Paid parental leave at base pay
  • $60 monthly technology reimbursement
  • 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
  • Social and off-site events
  • Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available