Senior Counsel

The posting, as Tyson & Mendes LLP wrote it

Don’t Just Join an Office. Help Build One.

Please note: An active California Bar license is required.

Tyson & Mendes is growing in the Inland Empire , and we’re looking for experienced litigators who want more than simply a new place to practice.

This is an opportunity to get in early.

As 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.

The 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.

If 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.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

Get in on the ground floor. We’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.

Learn from a leader who actually mentors. Pat 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.

Build toward leadership. We’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.

Handle substantive litigation. The 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.

Work with a team that values people. We’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.

Who We’re Looking For

You’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.

Ideally, you bring 5+ years of litigation exp
[…]

• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues
• Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

ABOUT TYSON & MENDES

Click here to learn more about the Tyson & Mendes Office! (944) The Tyson & Mendes Office - YouTube

We’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 Meats to numerous defense verdicts across the nation.

But 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.

Follow along with the firm on Twitter and LinkedIn , or visit www.tysonmendes.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer Notice

OK, 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.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS/EMPLOYEES OF TYSON & MENDES: Please take notice that the Firm collects certain information about you. For more information on the Firm’s policies, please refer to the document provided here .

No recruiters/agencies
#li-remote

#ZR

Pay Range
$160,000 — $190,000 USD