Senior Counsel – Landlord/Tenant

Tyson & Mendes

Senior Counsel managing landlord-tenant litigation for Tyson & Mendes. Overseeing high-stakes defense matters and leading trial teams with extensive litigation experience.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

JD from an ABA approved school
Must be licensed in the State of California
8+ 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

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700-$1,700)
Attorneys are eligible for an annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
Employees benefit from a 401(k) program that includes a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100-$200/month
Paid parental leave at base pay
Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigation experiencelitigation supportdeposition preparationtrial preparationdiscovery managementinsurance defense

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunication skillsindependencerelationship buildingtime management

Certifications

JD from ABA approved schoollicensed in California