Associate Attorney

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Associate Attorney handling Pennsylvania insurance defense litigation for Tyson & Mendes, a fast-growing civil defense law firm. Managing cases, depositions, motions, clients, and trial preparation remotely.

Responsibilities:

  • Handle files and develop case strategy
  • Manage discovery and take depositions
  • Work with experts
  • Communicate with clients and carriers
  • Handle motion practice and prepare matters for trial
  • Develop compelling case strategies 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 guide junior attorneys
  • Handle civil defense matters in state and federal courts across general liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, professional liability, construction defect, product liability, and auto/commercial transportation

Requirements:

  • 1+ years of recent insurance defense experience
  • Active Pennsylvania Bar license required
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
  • 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
  • Pennsylvania and New Jersey dual admission strongly preferred

Benefits:

  • Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000, plus $7,500 for every additional tier
  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life 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 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