[Hiring] Associate Attorney @Tyson & Mendes LLP

Role Description

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1+ years of insurance defense experience to join our growing Philadelphia team. This is a remote opportunity for an attorney who understands the fundamentals of insurance defense and is ready for more:

• More case ownership
• More substantive litigation experience
• More client interaction
• More opportunity to develop as a litigator

On Chris Kelly’s teams, we keep case staffing lean, typically with only two attorneys assigned to a file. That means associates aren't sitting on the sidelines. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Handle files
• Develop strategy
• Manage discovery
• Take depositions
• Work with experts
• Communicate with clients and carriers
• Handle motion practice
• Prepare matters for trial

The goal is simple: give you meaningful litigation experience sooner rather than later.

Our Philadelphia office handles sophisticated civil defense matters in both state and federal courts, giving attorneys exposure to a wide range of litigation. Chris's teams currently handle a broad mix of:

• General liability
• Premises liability
• Medical malpractice
• Professional liability
• Construction defect
• Product liability
• Auto and commercial transportation matters

You'll have experienced attorneys around you when you need them—without someone looking over your shoulder every step of the way.

This position is remote, with no regular in-office requirement for Chris's group. The Philadelphia office is a collegial group that pitches in and helps one another. The atmosphere is friendly and laid back, while the approach to the work is anything but.

Nice people. Serious litigators. No egos required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of recent insurance defense experience
• Active Pennsylvania Bar license required
• Pennsylvania and New Jersey dual admission strongly preferred
• Prior billing experience
• Ability to independently handle and move files forward
• Strong written, analytical and communication skills
• Responsive, curious and committed to doing great work

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar license in the state of Pennsylvania
• 1–8 years of solid litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation
• Ability to independently manage a full caseload, from discovery through trial
• Prior insurance defense experience preferred
• Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Self-motivated with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Benefits

• The base salary for this position ranges from $100,000-160,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Attorneys are eligible for an annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
• 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)
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
• Firm Provided CLE Programs and Paid Bar License Renewal Fees
• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
• Defined pathway to partnership
• 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
• Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available