Tyson & Mendes je nacionalna odvetniška družba za obrambo v civilnih sporih, ki nudi storitve strankam iz zavarovalništva, gradbeništva, svetovanja in drugih panog. Njeni odvetniki obravnavajo zadeve, povezane z odgovornostjo pri avtomobilih in avtonomnih vozilih, zavarovalnim kritjem, škodnimi primeri, gospodarskimi spori, gradbeništvom, delovnimi razmerji, okoljskimi delikti, nepremičninami in poklicno odgovornostjo. Družba razvija obrambne strategije za zahtevke z visoko stopnjo tveganja, vključno s tako imenovanimi jedrskimi razsodbami, ter ima izkušnje pri podpori podjetjem v sektorjih, kot so maloprodaja, gostinstvo in javni sektor. Tyson & Mendes ima pisarne po vseh Združenih državah Amerike ter poudarja tudi poklicni razvoj, izobraževanje, raznolikost in vključevanje v skupnost.
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.
Opis
- 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.
Zahteve
- 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.
Ugodnosti
- 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.