Associate Attorney

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

Responsibilities:

  • Develop compelling case strategies that cut through emotional arguments and drive results
  • 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 provide guidance to junior attorneys
  • Handle agricultural and agribusiness disputes
  • Defend premises liability, personal injury, products liability, and automobile liability matters
  • Handle landlord-tenant, habitability, and complex civil litigation matters
  • Conduct discovery, legal research and writing, depositions, motion practice, court appearances, expert investigations, and case management

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
  • 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
  • Prior insurance defense experience preferred
  • Spanish language proficiency is a plus

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) 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 ($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
  • Numerous social and off-site events each year
  • Remote, hybrid, or onsite work options available