Associate Attorney
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Job Description
Associate Attorney managing California civil defense litigation, including depositions, motions, trials, and client relationships. Tyson & Mendes offers national-firm resources and mentorship.
Responsibilities:
- Develop compelling case strategies that cut through emotional arguments and drive results
- Set a higher standard, challenge mediocrity, and pursue excellence in all work
- Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials
- 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 guide junior attorneys, contributing to team growth and success
- Handle varied civil litigation matters, including automobile liability, premises liability, product liability, medical malpractice, professional liability, and construction defect
- Work alongside experienced litigators and take meaningful case responsibility
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 insurance coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost
- 401(k) 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 ($100-$200/month) for full-time attorneys after one year
- 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
- Social and off-site events
- Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available


