Associate Attorney

Tyson & Mendes LLP•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$115,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is hiring an experienced Insurance Defense Associate Attorney for its Los Angeles team. The role offers meaningful case ownership, sophisticated litigation work, courtroom experience, direct client relationships, and opportunities to develop into a future leader of the team. The Los Angeles practice operates primarily remotely, with attorneys coming together for court appearances, trial preparation, client needs, and team events. Remote, hybrid, and onsite options are available. The associate will handle a broad range of matters, including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, general and premises liability, transportation and trucking, construction-related litigation, hospitality matters, medical malpractice, habitability, and complex high-exposure litigation. The position offers opportunities to manage matters, develop case strategy, take and defend depositions, argue motions, attend mediations, work directly with clients and carriers, and prepare cases for trial. Attorneys who perform and take initiative may assume greater responsibility, develop client relationships, mentor others, advance into leadership, and pursue partnership. The base salary is $115,000–$160,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Attorneys are eligible for an annual billable-hours bonus starting at $10,000, with an additional $7,500 for each subsequent tier. Benefits and other offerings include comprehensive insurance coverage, a 401(k) matching program, student loan repayment assistance or a 529 college savings plan for full-time attorneys after one year, paid parental leave, a monthly technology reimbursement, an Employee Assistance Program, training and leadership development, CLE programs, paid bar license renewal fees, and a flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active California Bar license.
3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
1–8 years of solid litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation.
Experience managing a caseload and meeting billable requirements.
Ability to independently manage a full caseload from discovery through trial.
Strong deposition, motion practice, and client communication skills.
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.
Hardworking, collaborative, proactive approach and interest in continued growth.

Nice To Haves

Prior insurance defense experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop compelling case strategies and drive results.
Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials.
Manage matters and caseloads, including work from discovery through trial.
Take and defend depositions, argue motions, attend mediations, and prepare cases for trial.
Work directly with clients and carriers and maintain consistent, professional client communication.
Build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients.
Collaborate with attorneys and staff at all experience levels.
Mentor and guide junior attorneys, contributing to team growth and success.
Set a high standard of work and pursue excellence.
Move cases forward proactively.

Benefits

Annual billable-hours bonus starting at $10,000, with $7,500 for each additional tier.
Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost; stated employer contribution for health, vision, dental, and life coverage averages $700–$1,700 annually.
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 of $100–$200 per month 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 for employees.
Flexible work model with remote, hybrid, or onsite options.