Associate Attorney | Insurance Defense | Orange County

Build Your Skills. Take Ownership. Become a Stronger Litigator.

An active California Bar license is required.

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of civil litigation experience to join our growing Orange County team in Costa Mesa.

If you have built a strong litigation foundation and are ready for more responsibility, this is an opportunity to take the next step. We are looking for attorneys who want to dive into their cases, solve problems, develop their judgment, and become increasingly independent litigators.

Insurance defense experience is preferred, but we are also interested in strong civil litigators who understand the litigation process and are ready to learn insurance defense.

Get the Experience You’re Looking For

Our Orange County attorneys handle a broad range of matters, including general liability, premises liability, personal injury, construction defect, medical malpractice, toxic and mass torts, employment, and other complex civil litigation.

Associates have opportunities to build experience across the litigation lifecycle, including discovery, depositions, motions, court appearances, case strategy, client and carrier communication, mediation, and trial preparation.

We want attorneys who are eager to take ownership.

You do not need to know everything on day one. You do need the initiative to dig in, think through the issue, propose a solution, and ask thoughtful questions when you need guidance.

Learn From Experienced Litigators

The Orange County office is managed by Partner Michelle Campbell, a member of the firm’s Complex Trial Team and an experienced insurance defense litigator.

Michelle has served as first or second chair in multiple trials and has handled complex, high exposure matters from inception through trial. Her approach combines creative strategy, an aggressive defense, and close communication with clients throughout the litigation process.

The office also includes experienced partners, senior attorneys, mentors, and trial lawyers who are accessible and willing to help associates develop their skills.

It is an environment where you are encouraged to try, learn, ask questions, and keep gro