Senior Counsel (Medical Malpractice)

Tyson & Mendes LLP•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$160,000 - $190,000•Remote

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join its Los Angeles Medical Malpractice team. The role is intended for a seasoned litigator who can take ownership of sophisticated matters, exercise independent judgment, work directly with clients, and move cases forward. The attorney will work alongside Partner Mark Kiefer on healthcare, medical and professional malpractice, and related litigation involving a broad range of healthcare professionals and organizations. The practice also includes elder abuse, wrongful death, personal injury, and general liability matters. The Senior Counsel will manage complex matters with autonomy while handling case strategy, depositions, expert work, motion practice, client and carrier communications, exposure evaluation, resolution, and trial. Responsibilities also include court appearances, briefs and trials, cultivating client relationships, collaborating with attorneys at all experience levels, and providing direction to less experienced attorneys. The Los Angeles practice operates primarily remotely, with in-person attendance as needed for court appearances, depositions, trial preparation, and client needs. The firm also describes remote, hybrid, or onsite work options. Compensation is $160,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, with eligibility for an annual billable-hours bonus. Benefits include comprehensive coverage, a 401(k) match, student loan repayment assistance or a 529 college savings plan for eligible full-time attorneys after one year, paid parental leave, technology reimbursement, professional development, and other benefits.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-approved school.
Licensed to practice in the State of California.
At least 8 years of solid litigation experience, specifically including litigation support, depositions, and trial preparation.
At least 3 years of medical malpractice experience or significant medical malpractice exposure.
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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience with time-management systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling insurance defense matters.

Responsibilities

Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger.
Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.
Manage sophisticated matters, competing deadlines, and all facets of discovery and trial.
Develop and execute case strategy.
Take and defend depositions and work with medical experts.
Handle substantive motion practice.
Communicate routinely and directly with clients and carriers.
Evaluate exposure and drive cases toward resolution or trial.
Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients.
Work as part of a team with attorneys at all levels of experience.
Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys.
Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard, or the norm in anything.

Benefits

Annual billable-hours bonus, starting at $10,000 and increasing by $7,500 for each additional tier.
Comprehensive benefits coverage, including health, vision, dental, and life coverage; plans are 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 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 throughout the year.
Remote, hybrid, or onsite work options.