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Help Build One.\nPlease note: An active California Bar license is required.\nTyson & Mendes is growing in the Inland Empire, and we’re looking for experienced litigators who want more than simply a new place to practice.\nThis is an opportunity to get in early.\nAs we build our Inland Empire presence and establish our future office in Redlands, we’re looking first for experienced Senior Counsel-level attorneys who can handle cases independently, become trusted leaders, and ultimately help us build the teams around them.\nThe office is led by Pat Ferraris, an experienced litigator, former professor, and highly regarded mentor who is passionate about developing the next generation of attorneys and leaders. As the office grows, so will the opportunities for the attorneys who help build it.\nIf you’re looking for meaningful case responsibility, genuine mentorship, and the opportunity to have a voice in what a growing office becomes, we’d like to meet you.\nWhy This Opportunity Is Different\nGet in on the ground floor.\nWe’re building toward a team of approximately 10 attorneys in the Inland Empire, beginning with experienced attorneys who can become the foundation of future teams. You won’t be stepping into a structure that was built years ago: you’ll have an opportunity to help shape what comes next.\nLearn from a leader who actually mentors.\nPat is known for being approachable, responsive, and invested in his attorneys. His approach is individualized to the lawyer: providing guidance and feedback when you need it while giving experienced attorneys the autonomy to manage their work without unnecessary micromanagement.\nBuild toward leadership.\nWe’re not simply filling caseloads. We’re building the next generation of leaders for this office. For attorneys with the experience, ability, and interest, the growth of the Inland Empire team can create meaningful opportunities for team leadership, partnership, and future office leadership.\nHandle substantive litigation.\nThe team handles matters throughout the Inland Empire and beyond, including automobile liability, premises liability, product liability, and other civil litigation. Attorneys with backgrounds in medical malpractice, professional liability, construction defect, and related defense practices are also encouraged to apply.\nWork with a team that values people.\nWe’re looking for attorneys who are not only strong litigators, but also good teammates: congenial, communicative, empathetic, flexible, and willing to support attorneys and staff alike. Trust and camaraderie are central to the kind of office we’re building.\nWho We’re Looking For\nYou’re an experienced litigator who can take ownership of your cases and confidently move them forward. You know how to develop strategy, manage discovery and motion practice, communicate with clients, prepare matters for trial, and ask for input when it will make the case stronger.\nIdeally, you bring 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense or another substantive civil litigation practice. First- or second-chair trial experience is particularly valuable, although we’re interested in strong litigators from adjacent practices who are ready to continue developing their trial skills.\nJust as importantly, you’re someone others want on their team. You communicate. You collaborate. You’re receptive to feedback, willing to help others, and interested in being part of something that is still being built.\nA Growing Home in the Inland Empire\nOur Inland Empire team is currently working from collaborative office space while we build the team and determine the needs of our permanent Redlands-area office. Our cases are predominantly based throughout the Inland Empire, although attorneys may handle matters outside the immediate region as well.\nFor the right attorney, that growth is part of the opportunity.\nYou’ll have the resources and stability of a national litigation firm behind you, while joining a local team early enough to make your mark on its culture, growth, and future leadership.\nCome Build It With Us\nThere are plenty of opportunities to join established offices.\nThis is an opportunity to help build one.\nIf you’re an experienced California litigator who wants autonomy without isolation, mentorship without micromanagement, and a genuine opportunity to grow into leadership as the office expands, we’d love to start a conversation.\nJoin Tyson & Mendes and help us build what’s next in the Inland Empire.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nDevelop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger\nRefuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything\nIndependently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials\nWork as part of a team with all levels of experiences\nRoutine communications with clients\nCultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients\nProvide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys \nREQUIREMENTS\nJD from an ABA approved school\nMust be licensed in your state\n8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation\nAbility to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial\nExperience handling insurance defense matters preferred\nExperience with time management systems\nProficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook\nAbility to think and act independently and with minimal supervision\nOutstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills\nProfessional appearance and demeanor \nCOMPENSATION PACKAGE\nThe base salary for this position ranges from $160,000 - 190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications\nAttorneys are eligible for an annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier\nComprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700-$1,700)\nEmployees 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%\nStudent loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100-$200/month\nPaid parental leave at base pay\nEmployees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60 \nBENEFITS\nEmployee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate\nComprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities\nFirm Provided CLE Programs and Paid Bar License Renewal Fees\nFlexible vacation policy for attorneys\nDefined pathway to partnership\nInternal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative\nFirm-wide charitable giving program\nNumerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues\nFlexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available \nABOUT TYSON & MENDES\nClick here to learn more about the Tyson & Mendes Office! (944) The Tyson & Mendes Office - YouTube \nWe’re one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country-known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. Our dynamic, diverse team of trial attorneys delivers exceptional results, from landmark cases like Howell v. Hamilton Meatsto numerous defense verdicts across the nation. \nBut we don’t stop at great legal work-we invest in our people. With specialized training in our proven defense methods, clear paths to leadership, and robust professional development, we empower attorneys to grow their careers, build their personal brands, and become leaders in the field. \nFollow along with the firm on Twitter and LinkedIn, or visit www.tysonmendes.com. \nEqual Opportunity Employer Notice \nOK, now for the legal copy (we are a law firm, after all). It is Tyson & Mendes’ policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. By the way, if you read all of this, congratulations - we can already tell your attention to detail is exceptional. \nNOTICE TO APPLICANTS/EMPLOYEES OF TYSON & MENDES: Please take notice that the Firm collects certain information about you. 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