Senior Counsel — Complex Sexual Tort Trial Team

tysonmendesllp; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson & Mendes seeks a Senior Counsel to join the Complex Trial Team in California, defending high-exposure sexual torts and institutional liability matters. This is a specialized civil litigation role requiring judgment, discretion, and trial-savvy leadership.

You'll work with Equity Partner Susan Oliver and senior trial attorneys, mentoring associates while handling strategy, discovery, depositions, experts, and dispositive motions toward trial readiness.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA approved law school.
• Must be licensed in the State of California.
• 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 with high-exposure sexual torts and institutional liability matters (as described).

Responsibilities

• Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger.
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials.
• Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences.
• Cultivate relationships with the firm's existing and future clients.
• Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys.

Skills

Litigation

Trial

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-approved school

Job description

Tyson & Mendes seeks a Senior Counsel to join the Complex Trial Team in California, defending high-exposure sexual torts and institutional liability matters. This is a specialized civil litigation role requiring judgment, discretion, and trial-savvy leadership.

You'll work with Equity Partner Susan Oliver and senior trial attorneys, mentoring associates while handling strategy, discovery, depositions, experts, and dispositive motions toward trial readiness.