Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense)

Location: San Diego, California, United States; remote, hybrid, or onsite work options are available. An active California bar license is required.

Salary: $115,000–$160,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. An annual billable-hours bonus is also available.

Company

Tyson & Mendes is a national civil litigation firm focused on insurance defense, trial advocacy, and defense verdicts.

What you will do

• Develop case strategies that address complex litigation issues and support strong defense outcomes.
• Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, trials, and a full caseload from discovery through trial.
• Communicate consistently and professionally with clients and build relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff across experience levels.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to team development.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar license in California required.
• 1–8 years of litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Ability to independently manage a full litigation caseload.
• Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with strong critical-thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Prior insurance defense experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible remote, hybrid, or onsite work model.
• Advanced trial training, mentorship, in-house training, leadership development, and firm-provided CLE programs.
• Flexible vacation policy, paid parental leave, and comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life coverage.
• 401(k) program with employer matching and student loan repayment assistance or a 529 college savings plan for eligible full-time attorneys.
• Paid bar license renewal fees, monthly technology reimbursement, diversity and inclusion programs, charitable initiatives, and social events.
• Defined pathway to partnership.