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Associate Attorney (5+ years)

Tyson & Mendes LLP Jul 05,2020 Jan 31,2020 Location Las Vegas NV
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Law Firm

Attorney

Litigation

Litigation - Personal Injury

Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)

Profile

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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Company info

Company Profile

Exceeding client expectations through unparalleled service and unbeatable results. Everyone we represent has created something worth insuring. We believe it is our responsibility to protect what our clients have built. Our firm began as two attorneys in the trenches, working to give our clients the best defense and the best service of any firm in the industry. Today, we are an AV rated litigation firm with over 130 lawyers committed to providing our clients with exceptional service and results across the nation. Tyson & Mendes takes pride in quickly responding to the individual needs of our clients. We get to know our clients’ business in order to provide the most practical and personalized defense possible. With the use of advanced technologies, along with precise legal and support staffing, we are well equipped to efficiently manage any size litigation. From our multi-billion dollar, landmark Howell v. Hamilton Meats California Supreme Court decision to our many jury trial wins, Tyson & Mendes has set itself apart as a leader on damages. We are regularly “parachuted in” shortly before trial to triage high stakes litigation. We go up against the biggest plaintiff’s attorneys in the nation, and we win — repeatedly. Our track record affirms we do things differently and more effectively than other defense firms. Learn more about the Howell case and get to know our Complex Trial Team. We currently have offices throughout California, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, and Florida. Each office is fully equipped to handle cases in all of our practice areas – and strives to meet our high standards of service and representation.