Associate Attorney

Tyson & Mendes•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Philadelphia team and handle substantive insurance defense litigation across a diverse range of civil defense matters, including commercial motor vehicle and trucking litigation, premises liability, professional liability, products liability, construction matters, personal injury, and wrongful death. The role offers opportunities to develop case strategy, manage discovery, take and defend depositions, work with experts, argue motions, interact directly with clients and insurance carriers, and prepare matters for trial. The Associate Attorney will work with a senior, collaborative team, including experienced litigators who provide perspective, strategy, and mentorship. The position is hybrid. New attorneys should expect to work in the Philadelphia office approximately three days per week during onboarding, with additional flexibility after the first 60 days. The position offers a base salary of $100,000–$160,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, with eligibility for an annual billable-hours bonus. The compensation package also includes comprehensive benefits, 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, and a monthly technology reimbursement. Additional offerings include in-house training and leadership development, firm-provided CLE programs, paid bar-license renewal fees, a flexible vacation policy for attorneys, a pathway to partnership, diversity and inclusion programs, charitable giving, and social and off-site events.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active Pennsylvania bar license; Pennsylvania Bar admission is required.
1–8 years of solid litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation.
The position introduction specifies 3+ years of litigation experience.
Ability to independently manage a full caseload from discovery through trial.
Prior billing experience and familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems.
Strong discovery and deposition experience.
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.
Ability to work collaboratively while independently moving cases forward.

Nice To Haves

Insurance defense experience is strongly preferred.
New Jersey Bar admission is strongly preferred.
Second-chair jury trial experience is a plus.
Experience with trucking, commercial auto, premises liability, or professional liability is especially valuable.

Responsibilities

Develop compelling case strategies that cut through emotional arguments and drive results.
Set a higher standard by challenging mediocrity and pursuing excellence in all aspects of the work.
Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials.
Collaborate with attorneys and staff at all experience levels.
Maintain consistent and 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, work with experts, argue motions, interact with clients and carriers, and prepare matters for trial.

Benefits

Annual billable-hours bonus, starting at $10,000 and aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier.
Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost; 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.
$100–$200 per month paid parental leave at base pay.
Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.
Comprehensive 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 each year.