Senior Counsel (Landlord/Tenant)

Tyson & Mendes LLP•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$160,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced California litigator to join its growing Los Angeles practice led by 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 habitability claims, landlord-tenant disputes, premises-related issues, general negligence, personal injury, and other civil litigation. Landlord-tenant or habitability experience is particularly valuable, and attorneys with plaintiff-side backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The role offers meaningful case ownership and independent practice, with mentorship and strategic support from an experienced trial attorney. The team meets weekly to discuss cases and strategy, and attorneys also receive individual case discussions. The successful candidate may develop as a second chair, expand trial experience, and take on greater responsibility as the team grows. The firm describes transparent advancement opportunities and a defined pathway to partnership. Attorneys have access to the firm's APEX methodology, Trial Academy, approach to Stopping Nuclear Verdicts®, modern case-management systems, advanced research resources, and AI-enabled legal technology. The team operates remotely, with remote, hybrid, or onsite work options available. It maintains connection through weekly meetings, individual strategy discussions, regular communication, and coordination with support staff. The base salary is $160,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Attorneys are also eligible for an annual billable-hours bonus. The firm offers comprehensive benefits, retirement matching, training and leadership development, paid parental leave, a flexible vacation policy for attorneys, technology reimbursement, and other programs described in the posting.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree 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 facets of discovery and trial.
Experience with time-management systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Proactive, forward-thinking, responsive approach and enthusiasm for the practice of law.

Nice To Haves

Experience in landlord-tenant litigation or habitability.
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 representing plaintiffs in habitability, real estate, personal injury, elder abuse, nursing home, or other substantive civil litigation matters.
Significant deposition and trial experience, or a desire to expand courtroom experience.

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 matters involving habitability claims, landlord-tenant disputes, premises-related issues, general negligence, personal injury, and other civil litigation.
Manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial.

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, 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 throughout the year.
Remote, hybrid, or onsite work options.