Associate Attorney

Tyson & Mendes•Denver, CO

4d•$100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an Associate Attorney for its growing Denver, Colorado team. The role offers substantive litigation experience, meaningful responsibility, and opportunities to develop alongside experienced litigators handling sophisticated civil defense matters. The practice includes catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, trucking and transportation, construction defect, premises liability, professional liability, commercial litigation, automobile liability, and other complex civil defense matters. The associate will work on discovery, depositions, substantive motion practice, case evaluation and strategy, expert work, client communication, mediation, and trial preparation. The firm emphasizes increasing case ownership and responsibility as the attorney develops, with access to experienced mentors, the firm’s Trial Academy and APEX methodology, litigation support, technology, and professional development resources. The Denver office combines a smaller-team environment with the resources and national network of a litigation firm. Remote, hybrid, or onsite work options are available.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active Colorado Bar license.
At least 2 years of insurance defense experience.
1–8 years of solid litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation.
Ability to independently manage a full caseload from discovery through trial.
Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Self-motivation and strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
Professional appearance and demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Insurance defense experience involving general liability, trucking and transportation, construction defect, premises liability, personal injury, professional liability, or related civil defense matters is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop compelling case strategies that address emotional arguments and drive results.
Challenge mediocrity and pursue excellence in all aspects of work.
Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials.
Collaborate with attorneys and staff at all experience levels.
Maintain consistent, professional communication with clients.
Build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients.
Mentor and guide junior attorneys, contributing to team growth and success.
Manage discovery, case evaluation and strategy, expert work, mediation, and trial preparation.

Benefits

Annual billable-hours bonus, starting at $10,000 and increasing by $7,500 for each additional tier.
Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost; stated average annual employer contribution for health, vision, dental, and life coverage is $700–$1,700.
401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%.
Student loan repayment assistance or a 529 college savings plan for full-time attorneys after one year with the firm.
Paid parental leave at base pay.
Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.
In-house training and leadership development opportunities.
Firm-provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees.
Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.
Defined pathway to partnership.
Internal diversity and inclusion programs, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.
Firm-wide charitable giving program.
Social and off-site events.
Remote, hybrid, or onsite work options.