Associate Attorney | Insurance Defense | Los Angeles
Please note: An active bar license in the State of California is required.
You already know insurance defense. Now build the career you actually want.
Tyson & Mendes is looking for an experienced Insurance Defense Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join our Los Angeles team.
This isn't an opportunity to simply inherit another stack of files. We're looking for experienced litigators who want meaningful case ownership, sophisticated work, courtroom experience, direct client relationships, and the opportunity to grow into the future leaders of Team LA.
Own Your Cases. Build Your Experience.
Our associates have the opportunity to manage matters, develop strategy, take and defend depositions, argue motions, attend mediations, work directly with clients and carriers, and prepare cases for trial.
You'll work on a broad range of matters, including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, general and premises liability, transportation and trucking, construction related litigation, hospitality matters, medical malpractice, habitability, and complex high exposure litigation.
Learn From Experienced Litigators
Our Los Angeles office is led by David Frishman , Branch Managing Partner and a leader of the Los Angeles Complex Trial Team. David brings extensive litigation and trial experience handling complex and high exposure matters. Pasted text
If you want to sharpen your litigation skills and take on increasingly sophisticated work, Team LA offers the opportunity to do it.
Flexibility Without Sacrificing Your Career
Our Los Angeles practice operates primarily remotely, with attorneys coming together when the work requires it, including court appearances, trial preparation, client needs and team events. Pasted text (2)
You get flexibility while still being part of a collaborative litigation team.
Grow Quickly. Lead. Pursue Partnership.
We're not simply filling open positions. We're looking for the future leaders of Team LA.
For attorneys who perform, take initiative and want more, there is opportunity to take on greater responsibility, develop client relationships, mentor others, advance into leadership, and pursue partnership.
Your growth doesn't have to stop at Associate.
What We're Looking For
3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience
Active California Bar license
Experience managing a caseload and meeting billable requirements
Strong deposition, motion practice and client communication skills
A proactive attorney who knows how to move cases forward
Someone who works hard, collaborates well and wants to continue growing
Your Next Move Should Move Your Career Forward.
If you're already succeeding in insurance defense, your next move should give you more than another job.
More ownership. More sophisticated work. More litigation experience. More opportunity to grow.
We're building the next generation of Team LA.
Come build it with us.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop compelling case strategies that cut through emotional arguments and drive results
Set a higher standard—challenge mediocrity and push for excellence in every aspect of your work
Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials
Collaborate seamlessly with attorneys and staff at all experience levels
Maintain consistent and professional communication with clients
Build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients
Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys, contributing to team growth and success
REQUIREMENTS
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
Active bar license in the state of California
3+ years insurance defense experience
1–8 years of solid litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation
Ability to independently manage a full caseload, from discovery through trial
Prior insurance defense experience preferred
Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook,…