Senior Litigation Counsel – Northern California

Tyson & Mendes; Novato (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Job summary

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced litigator for our Northern California team, based in Novato. You must hold a California Bar license and bring substantial civil litigation experience, including defense or complex matters.

You will own cases, communicate proactively, and collaborate with a seasoned group who support your growth. We value grit, judgment, initiative and performance, with autonomy and real client relationships.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA approved 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 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.

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.

Skills

Grit

Judgment

Initiative

Performance

Communication

Autonomy

Education

JD from ABA approved school

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced litigator for our Northern California team, based in Novato. You must hold a California Bar license and bring substantial civil litigation experience, including defense or complex matters.

You will own cases, communicate proactively, and collaborate with a seasoned group who support your growth. We value grit, judgment, initiative and performance, with autonomy and real client relationships.