Senior Counsel (Medical Malpractice)

Tyson & Mendes•Los Angeles, CA

23h•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 prepared 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 matters involving elder abuse, wrongful death, personal injury, and general liability. The attorney will work alongside Partner Mark Kiefer, whose practice represents a broad range of healthcare professionals and organizations and who has nearly 40 years of litigation experience. The Senior Counsel will manage sophisticated matters and competing deadlines, develop and execute case strategy, conduct depositions, work with medical experts, handle substantive motion practice, communicate with clients and carriers, evaluate exposure, and guide cases toward resolution or trial. The role includes independent handling of court appearances, briefs, depositions, and trials, along with routine client communications, client relationship development, and leadership for less experienced attorneys. The Los Angeles practice operates primarily remotely, with attorneys coming together when required for court appearances, depositions, trial preparation, and client needs. Remote, hybrid, or onsite options are available. The position offers autonomy, meaningful responsibility, experienced colleagues, and opportunities for training, development, and a pathway to partnership.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-approved school.
Must be licensed to practice in California.
At least 8 years of litigation experience, 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling insurance defense matters.

Responsibilities

Develop a case theme that is more compelling than plaintiff appeals to sympathy or anger.
Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.
Develop and execute case strategy and manage sophisticated matters and competing deadlines.
Handle all facets of discovery and trial, including substantive motion practice and trial preparation.
Work with medical experts and evaluate exposure, moving cases toward resolution or trial.
Communicate routinely and directly with clients and carriers.
Work as part of a team with colleagues at all experience levels.
Cultivate relationships with existing and prospective firm clients.
Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys.
Maintain high standards and refuse to accept mediocrity, average, standard, or norm in any work.

Benefits

Annual billable-hours bonus starting at $10,000 and increasing by $7,500 for each additional tier.
Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost; the stated average annual employer contribution for health, vision, dental, and life coverage is $700–$1,700.
401(k) 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.
Flexible work model with remote, hybrid, or onsite options.