Senior Trial Counsel - Autonomy & Impact (CA)

Tyson & Mendes; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model: Remote/Hybrid/Onc

401(k) with match

Bar license renewal fees

Professional development & CLE

Job summary

Tyson & Mendes, a fast-growing civil defense firm, is seeking experienced litigators for our Northern California team based in Novato, serving matters across the Bay Area. You will handle substantive insurance defense and civil litigation, with opportunities to develop cases from start to finish.

We value grit, judgment, initiative and performance over years of practice. Enjoy autonomy with support from senior trial lawyers, and a real office to come home to in a collaborative, high-energy

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA approved school.
• Must be licensed in the State of California.
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience 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.

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

Ownership

Communication

Independent work

Grit/Initiative

Education

JD from ABA approved school

Tools

MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Tyson & Mendes, a fast-growing civil defense firm, is seeking experienced litigators for our Northern California team based in Novato, serving matters across the Bay Area. You will handle substantive insurance defense and civil litigation, with opportunities to develop cases from start to finish.

We value grit, judgment, initiative and performance over years of practice. Enjoy autonomy with support from senior trial lawyers, and a real office to come home to in a collaborative, high-energy