Associate Lawyer

Associate Attorney | New Jersey
An active New Jersey Bar license is required.
The best way to become a strong litigator is to work on meaningful cases, take on real responsibility, and learn from experienced attorneys.

That is what we are building at Tyson & Mendes in New Jersey.
We are seeking an

Associate Attorney

who wants hands-on litigation experience, meaningful mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth. Our team handles complex, high-exposure matters, including premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home and assisted living malpractice, construction defect, automobile liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death.
Our ideal candidate has 5+ years of defense litigation experience

, although we will consider attorneys with 2–3 years of relevant experience and additional judicial clerkship experience.
If youre looking to take ownership of cases, sharpen your litigation skills, and grow within a collaborative national firm,

wed like to meet you.

Our New Jersey office is led by

Danielle DeGeorgio, New Jersey Branch Office Managing Partner

, whose practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, insurance coverage, and professional malpractice.
Danielle has extensive New Jersey litigation experience, including courtroom work, trial preparation, dispositive motion practice, appellate matters, and the preparation of fact and expert witnesses.
Her approach to developing attorneys balances

mentorship with autonomy

.
At the same time, she stays connected enough to provide guidance, help you strategize, and step in before you find yourself too far off course.
The goal is to help you become increasingly capable of managing cases independently.
Build Real New Jersey Litigation Experience
We are looking for an attorney who wants to

practice in New Jersey

, understand its courts, and develop meaningful experience in the state.
We want associates who are interested in learning the nuances of New Jersey litigation and becoming attorneys clients and colleagues can trust to handle matters here.
If you already understand carrier relationships, billing requirements, and the fundamentals of defense practice, you will have an excellent foundation to continue building from.
Grow With the Office
Our New Jersey practice has grown considerably since it was established, and we are continuing to build a stable, collaborative team of attorneys who want to grow with it.
Because this is a developing office, your contribution is visible.
You have the opportunity to know the attorneys you work with, develop relationships with leadership, take on greater responsibility as you progress, and become an important part of the team as the practice continues to grow.
We value people who are professional, responsive, collaborative, and willing to help one another succeed.
Modern Tools for Modern Litigation
We believe developing great attorneys also means giving them great resources.
Tyson & Mendes continues to invest in

AI enabled legal tools, advanced research resources, modern case management technology, and systems designed to help attorneys work more effectively.
You will also have access to our

APEX methodology, Trial Academy, and nationally recognized approach to Stopping Nuclear Verdicts® .
These tools and frameworks complement the practical experience you gain on your cases and give you additional ways to think strategically about litigation.
You are a New Jersey attorney with a solid litigation foundation and a genuine interest in becoming an excellent defense litigator.
You care about the quality of your work and understand that responsiveness, preparation, strong writing, good judgment, and professionalism are essential to earning greater responsibility.
Our New Jersey attorneys have flexibility to work remotely while remaining connected to their colleagues and leadership.
Danielle believes experienced attorneys should have room to practice, but she also understands the value of collaboration, particularly for strategy, witness preparation, depositions, and trial development.
You need a strong foundation, initiative, curiosity, and the willingness to keep getting better.
Join Danielle DeGeorgio and the Tyson & Mendes New Jersey team and build what comes next in your litigation career.
Develop compelling case strategies that cut through emotional arguments and drive results
Collaborate seamlessly with attorneys and staff at all experience levels
Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys, contributing to team growth and success
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
~ 5+ years of solid litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation
~ Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems
~ Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
~ Attorneys are eligible for an annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700-$1,700)
Student loan repayment assistance

or

529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100-$200/month
Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60

Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
Defined pathway to partnership
Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues
Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

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