Senior Counsel (8+ Years)

Min 8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Join Tyson & Mendes: Elevate Your Career in Litigation!
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Are you ready to take your career in litigation to the next level? Look no further than Tyson & Mendes – a premier law firm known for its commitment to excellence, comprehensive training programs,, partnership pathway, and unparalleled mentorship opportunities. We are seeking passionate and driven individuals to become a part of our dynamic team of top litigators.

**Work with Top Litigators:**
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Join a team of esteemed professionals who are renowned for their expertise in litigation. Collaborate with some of the industry's most respected attorneys, working on high-profile cases that challenge and inspire you to reach new heights.

**Be the Best Litigator:**
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We're not just looking for employees; we're looking for future leaders in litigation. At Tyson & Mendes, we empower you to develop your unique skills and strengths, paving the way for you to become an exceptional litigator who can tackle complex challenges with confidence.

**Insurance Defense and Civil Litigation:**
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Specialize in insurance defense and civil litigation, gaining experience in a diverse range of cases. From personal injury to professional liability, you'll have the opportunity to hone your expertise in areas that matter most to you.

We seek an experienced Senior Counsel with 8 or more years of civil litigation experience to join our team of award-winning litigators in Jersey City, NJ. Tyson & Mendes also offers attorneys the option to work for teams located in areas other than where they live. If you are licensed to practice in one of our states even if you do not live close to one of our offices, please let us know!

Position Responsibilities
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* Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
* Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything
* Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
* Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
* Routine communications with clients
* Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
* Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys

Requirements
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* JD from an ABA approved school
* Must be licensed in New Jersey
* Licensed in Connecticut and/or New York, is a plus
* 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with premise liability, high exposure cases, labor law, property damage, construction law cases, 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 MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
* Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
* Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
* Professional appearance and demeanor

Benefits & Compensation
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* Competitive salary
* Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
* A variety of healthcare plans (some at no cost to the employee)
* Student loan repayment assistance OR 529 college savings program for attorneys
* 401K matching
* Paid parental leave
* Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
* Internal education and leadership development programs
* Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
* Firm-wide charitable giving program
* Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues

Why Tyson & Mendes?
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We are one of the country’s fastest growing civil defense firms. We have steadily and successfully made our mark as a trailblazer in the legal ecosphere. We are a progressive, dynamic and diverse firm that prides ourselves in breaking the mold upheld by the “traditional” law firm. Here, you will discover an exceptionally smart, deeply talented team of trial lawyers who have continuously made a profound impact on the lives of literally hundreds of thousands of people. From Howell vs. Hamilton Meats, to our many trial wins, our promise is to provide unparalleled service and achieve exceptional results for our clients.

In addition to our outstanding legal work, we take an innovative approach to law firm management; we invest wholly in our employees. From our specialized internal training program on our proven defense methods, to clear paths to leadership and partnership, we provide the professional development resources and tools needed for attorneys to make significant advancements in their careers - all while building their own brands and becoming sought-after experts in their respective fields.

At Tyson & Mendes, we understand inclusion isn't easily quantified in numbers and data. However, some of the DEI programs in which we are involved, along with clients and prospective clients, ask us to report our diversity metrics. In order to aid our efforts in that regard, we invite you to complete a survey here: *

Tyson & Mendes is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

if you are licensed to practice in one of our states even if you do not live close to one of our offices, please let us know!



responsibilities:



develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything
independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
routine communications with clients
cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys



requirements:



jd from an aba approved school
must be licensed in new jersey
licensed in connecticut and/or new york, is a plus
8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with premise liability, high exposure cases, labor law, property damage, construction law cases, 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 ms suite, specifically word, powerpoint and outlook
ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
professional appearance and demeanor



benefits:



guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
a variety of healthcare plans (some at no cost to the employee)
student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings program for attorneys
401k matching
paid parental leave
flexible vacation policy for attorneys
internal education and leadership development programs
internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the women’s initiative and young professionals initiative
firm-wide charitable giving program
numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues



why tyson & mendes?



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jersey city, new jersey

department

attorney

employment type

ft

minimum experience

experienced

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