Senior Counsel (Medical Malpractice)

Tyson & Mendes LLP•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$160,000 - $190,000

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 able to take ownership of sophisticated matters, exercise independent judgment, work directly with clients, and move cases forward. The practice involves healthcare and medical and professional malpractice, as well as related elder abuse, wrongful death, personal injury, and general liability matters. The attorney will work alongside Partner Mark Kiefer and handle matters involving healthcare professionals and organizations. The Los Angeles practice operates primarily remotely, with attorneys coming together when needed for court appearances, depositions, trial preparation, and client needs. The position offers autonomy, substantive litigation work, and opportunities to work with experienced lawyers. The attorney will also provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys and contribute to client relationships and the firm’s continued growth.

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 aspects 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling insurance defense matters.

Responsibilities

Develop case themes that are more compelling than plaintiff appeals for sympathy or anger.
Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.
Manage sophisticated matters and competing deadlines; develop and execute case strategy.
Take and defend depositions, work with medical experts, handle substantive motion practice, and communicate directly with clients and carriers.
Evaluate exposure and move cases toward resolution or trial.
Handle all facets of discovery and trial.
Communicate routinely with clients and cultivate relationships with existing and future firm clients.
Work as part of a team with colleagues at all levels of experience.
Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys.
Maintain high standards and refuse to accept mediocrity, average work, or the status quo.

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, 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.
Flexible work model with remote, hybrid, or onsite options.