Senior Counsel (Landlord/Tenant)
About The Position
Tyson & Mendes is growing its Los Angeles practice and is seeking an experienced litigator to join Partner Julee Fritsch Earley's team. The practice focuses on landlord tenant and habitability litigation, along with general liability and personal injury matters. This role offers an opportunity to leverage existing experience, take ownership of cases, and receive mentorship from an experienced partner. The firm is looking for an attorney who is proactive, forward-thinking, responsive, and energized by the practice of law. Experience in landlord tenant litigation, habitability, real estate litigation, premises liability, general liability, personal injury, or related civil litigation is valuable. Insurance defense experience is helpful but not required. The team operates with a flexible work model, prioritizing responsiveness, communication, and excellent work over physical location.
Requirements
- JD from an ABA approved school
- Must be licensed in the State of California
- 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
- Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
- Experience with time management systems
- Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
- Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Nice To Haves
- Experience handling insurance defense matters
- Landlord tenant or habitability experience
- Plaintiff attorneys are encouraged to apply
- Attorneys coming from plaintiff habitability, real estate litigation, personal injury, elder abuse, nursing home litigation, or other substantive civil practices may be a strong fit.
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 experiences
- Routine communications with clients
- Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
- Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys
Benefits
- Base salary ranging from $160,000-$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
- Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700-$1,700)
- 401(k) program that includes a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
- Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100-$200/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, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues
- Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
