Senior Counsel (NorCal, Remote)

Min 8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title

Senior Counsel



Tyson & Mendes is looking for an experienced Senior Counsel to join their team of award-winning litigators in Northern California. This position is available either as a regular full-time role or as a part of the firm’s part time hourly attorney program.


##Job Description

As Senior Counsel, you will be responsible for:

* Developing a compelling case theme
* Refusing to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything
* Independently handling court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
* Working as part of a team with all levels of experiences
* Routine communications with clients
* Cultivating relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
* Providing leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys

##Requirements

* JD from an ABA approved school
* Must be licensed in your state
* 8+ years of solid 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 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

##Compensation & Benefits

The salary for this position is $135,000+. In addition, Tyson & Mendes offers a variety of benefits, including:

* 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?

Tyson & Mendes is one of the country’s fastest growing civil defense firms. They have steadily and successfully made their mark as a trailblazer in the legal ecosphere. They are a progressive, dynamic and diverse firm that prides themselves in breaking the mold upheld by the “traditional” law firm. With their outstanding legal work, they take an innovative approach to law firm management; they invest wholly in their employees. From their specialized internal training program on their proven defense methods, to clear paths to leadership and partnership, they 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.

##Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Tyson & Mendes’ 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.

##Apply Now

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Tyson & Mendes is looking for an experienced Senior Counsel to join their team of award-winning litigators in Northern California. This position offers an opportunity to work either as a regular full-time role or as a part of the firm’s part time hourly attorney program. The salary for this position is $135,000+, with a variety of benefits.

##Job Responsibilities

As Senior Counsel, you will be responsible for:

* Developing a compelling case theme
* Refusing to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything
* Independently handling court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
* Working as part of a team with all levels of experiences
* Routine communications with clients
* Cultivating relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
* Providing leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys

##Requirements

* JD from an ABA approved school
* Must be licensed in your state
* 8+ years of solid 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 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

##Compensation & Benefits

The salary for this position is $135,000+, with a variety of benefits, including:

* Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
* A variety of healthcare plans (some at no cost to the employee)

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 your state
8+ years of solid 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 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?



we are one of the country’s fastest growing civil defense firms. no recruiters/agencies

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