Senior Counsel (Landlord/Tenant)

Tyson & Mendes LLP•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$160,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is hiring an experienced California litigator to join its growing Los Angeles practice under Partner Julee Fritsch Earley. The practice focuses on landlord-tenant and habitability litigation, as well as general liability and personal injury matters. The attorney will handle matters involving habitability claims, landlord-tenant disputes, premises-related issues, general negligence, personal injury, and other civil litigation. Relevant experience may come from either plaintiff or defense practice; plaintiff attorneys are encouraged to apply. The role offers meaningful ownership of cases, opportunities to practice independently with partner support, and regular mentoring through weekly team meetings and individual case-strategy discussions. The attorney may expand trial experience, develop as a second chair, and take on greater responsibility as the team grows. Tyson & Mendes describes advancement as transparent, with opportunities tied to performance, initiative, judgment, client service, and leadership. Attorneys have access to the firm’s APEX methodology, Trial Academy, approach to Stopping Nuclear Verdicts®, modern case-management systems, research resources, and AI-enabled legal technology. The team works remotely and stays connected through meetings, regular communication, case discussions, and coordination with support staff. Remote, hybrid, and onsite work options are available. The position pays a base salary of $160,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Attorneys are eligible for an annual billable-hours bonus. The firm offers comprehensive benefits, retirement matching, student-loan repayment assistance or a 529 college savings plan for full-time attorneys after one year, paid parental leave, a monthly technology reimbursement, training and leadership development, CLE programs, paid bar-license renewal fees, and a flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-approved school.
Active license to practice law in California.
Eight or more years of solid litigation experience, specifically including litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation.
Ability to manage full case-handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial.
Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Experience with time-management systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Landlord-tenant or habitability litigation experience.
Experience in real estate litigation, premises liability, general liability, personal injury, or related civil litigation.
Insurance defense experience, including familiarity with carrier relationships and billing requirements.
Experience as a plaintiff attorney or in plaintiff habitability, elder abuse, nursing home litigation, or other substantive civil practices.

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 experience.
Communicate routinely with clients.
Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients.
Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys.
Handle full case responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial.
Think proactively, take ownership of cases, and communicate proactively with the team.

Benefits

Annual billable-hours bonus starting at $10,000, with an additional $7,500 for each additional tier.
Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost.
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, at $100–$200 per month.
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.