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Senior Counsel handling sophisticated insurance defense litigation for Tyson & Mendes, a fast-growing civil defense law firm. Managing cases, clients, trials, and attorney leadership in San Diego.
Responsibilities:
- Develop compelling case themes
- Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
- Manage litigation strategy and discovery through depositions, dispositive motions, mediation, client counseling, and trial preparation
- Work as part of a team across experience levels
- Communicate routinely with clients
- Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients
- Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
- Mentor associates, develop client relationships, pursue team leadership, and contribute to partnership growth
Requirements:
- JD from an ABA approved school
- Active California Bar license; must be licensed in the State of California
- 8+ years of litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation
- Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
- Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
- Experience with time management systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision
- Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- 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) 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 of $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 each year
- Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
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