Associate Attorney

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🏖️ New Jersey – Remote

🏖️ New Jersey – Remote

💵 $100k - $160k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer

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Tyson & Mendes

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2002

🛡️ Insurance

🏗️ Construction

💼 Consulting

Insurance • Construction • Consulting

Tyson & Mendes is a nationwide civil litigation defense firm specializing in a wide range of practice areas. These include automobile and autonomous vehicle liability, insurance coverage, casualty, commercial litigation, construction, employment, environmental torts, real estate, professional liability, and more. The firm offers robust defense strategies against nuclear verdicts in diverse industries such as retail, hospitality, and public entities. With numerous offices across the United States, Tyson & Mendes is committed to diversity, education, development, and giving back to the community through various programs and initiatives.

📋 Description

• Develop compelling case strategies that cut through emotional arguments and drive results • Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials • Handle discovery, depositions, substantive motion practice, expert work, case evaluation, client communication, mediation, witness preparation, and trial preparation • Manage a full caseload from discovery through trial • Take ownership of matters and contribute to case strategy and client relationships • Collaborate with attorneys and staff at all experience levels • Maintain consistent and professional communication with clients • Build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients • Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys • Develop New Jersey litigation expertise and understand state courts • Use AI-enabled legal tools, advanced research resources, modern case management technology, APEX methodology, and Trial Academy resources

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school • Active New Jersey bar license required • 5+ years of solid litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation • Attorneys with 2–3 years of relevant experience and additional judicial clerkship experience may be considered • 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 • Interest in practicing in New Jersey and understanding its courts

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000, with $7,500 for every additional tier • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life 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 of $100-$200/month for full-time attorneys after one year • 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 • Sophisticated cases, experienced mentors, modern resources, meaningful responsibility, and room to grow • APEX methodology and Trial Academy access

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