Associate Attorney – Remote or Hybrid

Job overview

The Associate Attorney – Remote or Hybrid role offers remote, hybrid, or onsite work options, with the Northern California team based out of the Novato office and handling matters throughout Northern California and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The base salary is $115,000–$160,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Tyson & Mendes is a civil defense law firm focused on litigation and attorney development. The attorney manages litigation matters and develops practical advocacy skills through case strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, client communication, mediation, and trial preparation. The role includes collaboration with experienced litigators and opportunities to take increasing responsibility for cases.

What you'll do

• Develop case strategies
• independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials
• collaborate with attorneys and staff
• communicate with clients
• build client relationships
• mentor junior attorneys
• manage a full caseload from discovery through trial.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

associate attorney

litigation

civil defense

northern california

remote

hybrid

novato office

tyson & mendes

$115k–$160k/year

california bar license

depositions

trial preparation

pathway to partnership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life coverage
• 401(k) match
• student loan repayment assistance or 529 plan for eligible full-time attorneys after one year
• paid parental leave
• monthly technology reimbursement
• employee assistance program
• training and leadership development
• CLE programs and bar renewal fees
• flexible vacation
• partnership pathway
• remote, hybrid, or onsite work options.

Why this role

The firm offers remote, hybrid, or onsite options, a defined pathway to partnership, training and leadership development, and student loan repayment assistance or a 529 savings plan for eligible full-time attorneys after one year.

About the employer

Tyson & Mendes LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.