Senior Counsel (Landlord/Tenant)

Tyson & Mendes•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced California litigator to join its growing Los Angeles practice, which focuses on landlord-tenant and habitability litigation, as well as general liability and personal injury matters. The role offers the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of cases and help build the firm’s capabilities in the evolving area of California habitability litigation. Relevant backgrounds may include landlord-tenant or habitability litigation, real estate litigation, premises liability, general liability, personal injury, elder abuse, nursing home litigation, or other substantive civil litigation. Plaintiff-side experience is welcome; insurance defense experience is helpful but not required. The Senior Counsel will work with Partner Julee Fritsch Earley, an experienced trial attorney who actively mentors and develops attorneys. The team combines independent case ownership with partner support, including weekly team meetings, individual case-strategy discussions, and regular communication. Depending on experience and goals, the attorney may develop into a strong second chair, expand trial experience, and take on greater responsibility as the team grows. The firm describes advancement as transparent and offers a defined pathway to partnership. Attorneys have access to the firm’s APEX methodology, Trial Academy, defense training, modern case-management systems, advanced research resources, and AI-enabled legal technology. The team is led remotely, with remote, hybrid, and onsite work options available. The firm emphasizes responsiveness, communication, strong work, and coordination with colleagues and support staff. The position requires a JD from an ABA-approved school, an active California Bar license, and at least eight years of solid litigation experience, including litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation. The salary range is $160,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Attorneys may also qualify for an annual billable-hours bonus.

Requirements

JD from an ABA-approved school.
Active license to practice law in California.
At least 8 years of solid litigation experience, specifically including litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation.
Ability to manage full case-handling responsibilities, including all aspects of discovery and trial.
Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
Experience with time-management systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Proactive, responsive, forward-thinking approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience in landlord-tenant litigation or habitability matters.
Experience in real estate litigation, premises liability, general liability, personal injury, or related civil litigation.
Plaintiff-side litigation experience, including habitability or other substantive civil litigation.
Insurance defense experience, including familiarity with carrier relationships and billing requirements.
Experience with elder abuse or nursing home litigation.

Responsibilities

Develop case themes that can counter plaintiff appeals for sympathy or anger.
Handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently.
Manage all facets of discovery and trial preparation.
Work as part of a team with colleagues at all experience levels.
Communicate routinely with clients.
Cultivate relationships with existing and prospective firm clients.
Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys.
Take ownership of cases and think proactively about case strategy and next steps.

Benefits

Annual billable-hours bonus, starting at $10,000 and increasing by $7,500 for each additional tier.
Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life coverage, with 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.
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.