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Senior Counsel
Jersey City, NJ We are looking for a Senior Counsel to join our team of award-winning litigators. This position requires 8 years of litigation experience and a current license in New Jersey. Tyson & Mendes offers attorneys the option to work for teams located in areas other than where they live, and is open to candidates licensed in Connecticut and/or New York. The Senior Counsel position comes with a competitive salary and benefits package, including a guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals, a variety of healthcare plans, student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings program, 401K matching, paid parental leave, flexible vacation policy, and numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with colleagues. 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 New Jersey - Licensed in Connecticut and/or New York, is a plus - 8 years of solid litigation experience, specifically with premise liability, high exposure cases, labor law, property damage, construction law cases, 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 Join Tyson & Mendes? Tyson & Mendes is one of the country’s fastest growing civil defense firms. We have steadily and successfully made our 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. Our team of trial lawyers have continuously made a profound impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. We provide unparalleled service and achieve exceptional results for our clients. In addition to our outstanding legal work, we take an innovative approach to law firm management. We invest wholly in our employees by providing the professional development resources and tools needed for attorneys to make significant advancements in their careers. Tyson & Mendes is dedicated to upholding 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. We are currently seeking a Senior Counsel to join our award-winning team. The position requires 8 years of litigation experience and a current license in New Jersey. Licensed candidates in Connecticut and/or New York are also welcome to apply. As a Senior Counsel, you will be responsible for developing a case theme more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger, independently handling court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials, and working as part of a team with all levels of experiences. You will also have the opportunity to cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients and provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys. Requirements for the Senior Counsel position include a JD from an ABA approved school, 8 years of solid litigation experience, experience handling insurance defense matters, proficiency in MS Suite, and the ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision. In addition to the competitive salary, Senior Counsel at Tyson & Mendes will benefit from a variety of healthcare plans, student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings program for attorneys, 401K matching, paid parental leave, flexible vacation policy, and numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich relationships with colleagues. If you are interested in joining our award-winning team of litigators, please click here to apply. We look forward to hearing from you! #H1 Join Our Award-Winning Team of Litigators #H2 We are Hiring a Senior Counsel Tyson & Mendes is looking for an experienced Senior Counsel with 8 years of litigation experience and a current license in New Jersey to join our award-winning team of litigators. Licensed candidates in Connecticut and/or New York are also welcome to apply. |
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