Tyson & Mendes

Associate Attorney

Tyson & Mendes
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $100,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing civil defense matters, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation, while maintaining strong communication with clients and mentoring junior attorneys. Proficient in handling a full caseload independently from discovery through trial in both state and federal courts.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Insurance Defense ExperienceActive Pennsylvania Bar LicenseLitigation ExperienceCase Strategy DevelopmentStrong Communication Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Handle files and develop case strategy
  • Manage discovery and take depositions
  • Work with experts and communicate with clients and carriers
  • Handle motion practice and prepare matters for trial
  • Develop compelling case strategies and drive results
  • Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials
  • Collaborate with attorneys and staff at all experience levels
  • Maintain professional communication with clients
  • Build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys
  • Handle civil defense matters in state and federal courts across general liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, professional liability, construction defect, product liability, and auto/commercial transportation

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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
  • 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

Comp & perks
  • Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000, with $7,500 for every additional tier
  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost
  • 401(k) program with 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 for full-time attorneys after one year with the firm ($100–$200/month)
  • Paid parental leave at base pay
  • 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, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
  • Firm-wide charitable giving program
  • Numerous social and off-site events each year
  • Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

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Hard Skills
LitigationCase StrategyDepositionsTrial PreparationMotion PracticeDiscovery ManagementBilling ExperienceCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving
Soft Skills
Interpersonal CommunicationMentoringSelf-MotivationAnalytical SkillsProfessional Demeanor
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointLitigation Timekeeping Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD)Active Bar License in PennsylvaniaDual Admission in Pennsylvania and New Jersey (Preferred)
Industry Keywords
Civil DefenseGeneral LiabilityPremises LiabilityMedical MalpracticeProfessional LiabilityConstruction DefectProduct LiabilityAuto/Commercial Transportation