Legal Counsel
Jerry
Juniorfull-time$90k–$160k / yearCalifornia, Illinois · 🇺🇸 United States
Posted: 52 minutes agoSource: jobs.ashbyhq.com
Senior Counsel
Tyson & Mendes
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteSalary
💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- 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
- 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
- Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision 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
- Pathway to partnership for attorneys
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
- Access to Maven resources for new parents through Blue Shield
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
litigation experiencelitigation supportdeposition preparationtrial preparationdiscovery managementinsurance defense
Soft skills
leadershipindependencecommunication skillsrelationship buildingtime management
Certifications
JDlicensed attorney
