Associate Attorney (Employment Defense)
Tyson & Mendes LLP · Fresno, CA
Posted 21 days ago · $115,000-$160,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Tyson & Mendes LLP's roles stay open a median of 21 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Tyson & Mendes LLP's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Tyson & Mendes LLP
- low 0 stale, 1 reposted of 73 open
- Hiring momentum
- 281 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Tyson & Mendes LLP's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Tyson & Mendes LLP.
About this role
As an Associate Attorney specializing in Employment Defense at Tyson & Mendes, you will be responsible for developing case strategies, managing court appearances, and handling trials. You will work collaboratively with a team, mentor junior attorneys, and maintain client relationships while striving for excellence in litigation. This role offers hands-on experience in a flexible work environment with opportunities for career growth.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- Active California Bar License
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
- 3–7 years of solid litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation
- Ability to independently manage a full caseload, from discovery through trial
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
Nice to have
- 2+ years employment defense experience strongly preferred
- Prior insurance defense experience preferred
- Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
What you get
- Base salary ranging from $115,000-$160,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
- Comprehensive benefits coverage with plans available at zero employee cost
- 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
- Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan after one year
- Paid parental leave at base pay
Worth weighing
- Hybrid/remote work flexibility may not suit everyone
- The role requires a strong preference for employment defense experience, which may limit candidates without this background
- No specific mention of the firm's technology stack or tools used in litigation
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Listed by Tyson & Mendes LLP on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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