Associate Attorney
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Job Description
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


