„Tyson & Mendes“ yra visoje šalyje veikianti civilinių bylų gynybos advokatų kontora, teikianti paslaugas draudimo, statybos, konsultavimo ir kitų sričių klientams. Jos advokatai nagrinėja automobilių ir autonominių transporto priemonių atsakomybės, draudimo apsaugos, nelaimingų atsitikimų, komercinių ginčų, statybos, darbo santykių, su aplinkosauga susijusios deliktinės atsakomybės, nekilnojamojo turto ir profesinės atsakomybės klausimus. Kontora kuria gynybos strategijas sudėtingiems ir didelės rizikos reikalavimams, įskaitant vadinamuosius branduolinius sprendimus, ir turi patirties padėdama mažmeninės prekybos, svetingumo bei viešojo sektoriaus įmonėms. „Tyson & Mendes“ turi biurus visose Jungtinėse Valstijose ir taip pat daug dėmesio skiria profesiniam tobulėjimui, švietimui, įvairovei bei dalyvavimui bendruomenės veikloje.
Senior Counsel, Florida Civil Defense Litigation (Remote)
Join Tyson & Mendes to defend complex, high-exposure civil cases in Florida. The role covers case strategy, discovery, depositions, motions, trials, client relationships, and mentoring junior attorneys.
Aprašymas
- Manage complex, high-exposure matters involving trucking, motor vehicles, premises liability, surgical and medical issues, and other liability cases.
- Build persuasive case themes.
- Handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently.
- Oversee cases from discovery through trial preparation.
- Partner with trial attorneys Holly Howanitz and Stefani Cogsdale on strategy, motions, discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and trials.
- Maintain regular communication with clients.
- Build relationships with current and prospective clients.
- Guide and support less experienced attorneys.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues at all experience levels.
- Take responsibility for cases and advance assignments independently.
Reikalavimai
- Hold an active license to practice in Florida.
- Earned a JD from an ABA-approved law school.
- Be licensed in the state where practicing.
- Bring at least eight years of substantial litigation experience, including litigation support, depositions, and trial preparation.
- Be able to manage cases end to end, including discovery and trial work.
- Insurance defense experience is preferred.
- Have experience using time-management systems.
- Be proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate excellent listening, speaking, and writing skills.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Have strong legal writing, substantive motion practice, and discovery experience.
- Trial experience is highly valued.
- Law Review experience or another record of exceptional legal research and writing is especially attractive.
Privalumai
- Annual bonus tied to billable hours, starting at $10,000, with an additional $7,500 at each subsequent tier.
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans, including options at no employee cost.
- 401(k) match: 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 4–5%.
- After one year, full-time attorneys may receive $100–$200 per month toward student loan repayment or a 529 college savings plan.
- Paid parental leave at base pay.
- $60 monthly technology allowance.
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.
- In-house training and leadership development.
- Firm CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees.
- Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.
- A defined path to partnership.
- Internal inclusion initiatives, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.
- Firm-wide charitable giving program.
- Regular social and off-site events.
- Remote, hybrid, and on-site work options.