Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

#H1# Associate Attorney – Tyson & Mendes

#H2# Job Description

Tyson & Mendes is looking for an experienced litigation associate to join our team of award-winning litigators. Candidates for this position may be regular full-time or participate in our part time hourly attorney program. Part time hourly attorneys are still part of a litigation team, participate in the firm’s education program, and receive the same amount of support they would if they were working full-time. Most importantly, hourly attorneys receive the same caliber of interesting and meaningful casework their successful track record deserves.

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!

#H2# 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

#H2# Requirements

- JD from an ABA approved school
- Must be licensed in New York
- 1-8 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

#H2# 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

#H2# Why Tyson & Mendes?

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.

#H2# Compensation and Employment Type

- Location: New York, New York
- Department: Attorney
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Minimum Experience: Experienced
- Compensation: $100,000-155,000

#H2# 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.

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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 new york
1-8 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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