Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense (Hybrid/OC)

Tyson & Mendes; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Technology stipend

Job summary

Tyson & Mendes in Orange County, Costa Mesa, seeks an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of civil litigation experience to join a growing team. Active CA bar license required; insurance defense preferred, strong litigation foundation, and readiness for greater responsibility.

The role offers hybrid scheduling with opportunities to handle discovery, depositions, motions, and trials while working closely with experienced litigators and mentors to advance skills.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license required.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage cases with guidance and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling case strategies to drive results.
• Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motions, and trials.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff across experience levels.
• Maintain professional communication with clients and carriers.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to team growth.
• Support case strategy from discovery through trial.

Skills

Civil litigation

Litigation experience

Insurance defense

Bar admission CA

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Tyson & Mendes in Orange County, Costa Mesa, seeks an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of civil litigation experience to join a growing team. Active CA bar license required; insurance defense preferred, strong litigation foundation, and readiness for greater responsibility.

The role offers hybrid scheduling with opportunities to handle discovery, depositions, motions, and trials while working closely with experienced litigators and mentors to advance skills.