Overview: 
Tyson Mendes is seeking an experienced litigation associate to join our team of award-winning litigators. A successful candidate will hit the ground running, with experience defending civil litigation matters, handling depositions and motion work and focusing on personal injury law. The ideal candidate would have five or more years of solid litigation experience, and is ready to take a step forward in his or her career.
If you want to work for an organization that is reimagining what it means to be a law firm today, has its employees best interest in mind, and is uniquely equipped to help you achieve your true potential –  we want to hear from you!
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

Requirements:

JD from an ABA approved school
Must be licensed in your state
5+ 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 handling insurance defense matters preferred
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

Benefits:

Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
A variety of healthcare plans (some at no cost to the employee)
Student loan repayment assistance OR 529 college savings program for attorneys
401K matching
Paid parental leave
Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
Internal education and leadership development programs
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

Why Tyson & Mendes?
 As one of the country’s fastest growing civil defense firms, Tyson & Mendes has steadily and successfully made its mark as a trailblazer in the legal ecosphere. We are a progressive, dynamic and diverse firm that prides ourselves in breaking the mold upheld by the “traditional” law firm. Here, you will discover an exceptionally smart, deeply talented team of trial lawyers who have continuously made a profound impact on the lives of literally hundreds of thousands of people. From Howell vs. Hamilton Meats, to our many trial wins, our mission every day is to provide unparalleled service and achieve exceptional results for our clients.
 In addition to our outstanding legal work, Tyson & Mendes takes an innovative approach to law firm management that invests wholly in our employees. From our specialized internal training program on our proven defense methods, to clear paths to leadership and partnership, our firm provides the professional development resources and tools needed for attorneys to make significant advancements in their careers - all while building their own brands and becoming sought-after experts in their respective fields.
OK, now for the legal copy (we are a law firm, after all). It is Tyson & Mendes’ policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. By the way, if you read all of this, congratulations – we can already tell your attention to detail is exceptional.
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