Senior Counsel
for section headings (e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it.
We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions.
We need to include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them.
We need to prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones.
Thus we need to decide which sections to include: About the role (maybe a summary), Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay (Compensation), maybe Skills? The posting includes "Compensation Package" with salary range, bonus, benefits details. Also "Benefits" section lists many benefits. Could combine Pay and Benefits? But rules say use headings for Pay, Benefits, etc. We can include both Pay and Benefits sections if they have content.
We also have "About Tyson & Mendes" which could be "About the role"? Actually "About Tyson & Mendes" is about the firm, not role. Could be "About the role" maybe we can use that heading for description of role/firm? The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should use those exact headings if we have content. So we need sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay. Possibly Skills? Not needed.
We must not include Schedule unless present (not mentioned). Qualifications maybe similar to Requirements; but we can combine.
We need to extract substantive content for each.
Let's parse the posting.
First paragraph: "Your Experience Should Open Doors, not Put You in a Box.Please note: An active California Bar license is required." This is a note about requirement.
Then: "At this stage in your career, you know what kind of lawyer you are. You also know the difference between simply managing a caseload and being somewhere you can continue to grow, take ownership, try cases, and make an impact."
Then: "Tyson & Mendes is growing our Northern California team, and we’re looking for experienced litigators who want meaningful responsibility and the freedom to practice with confidence, while still having experienced trial lawyers and a highly collaborative team behind them."
Then: "Based out of our Novato office and serving matters throughout Northern California and the greater San Francisco Bay Area, our attorneys handle substantive insurance defense and civil litigation with real opportunities to develop cases from beginning to end."
Then: "If you’re a proactive litigator who takes ownership, communicates well, and wants your performance (not simply your years in practice) to determine what comes next, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for."
Then "Why Northern California?" with bullet-like paragraphs:
- Own Your Cases Senior attorneys here aren't waiting for someone else to move a case forward. You'll be trusted to develop strategy, manage client relationships, handle discovery and motion practice, take and defend depositions, prepare matters for trial, and make the decisions that move your cases toward the best possible outcome.
- Get Closer to the Courtroom This is a true litigation practice. Our Northern California attorneys handle matters with meaningful trial exposure, and several of our experienced attorneys regularly take cases to verdict. If you want to continue developing as a trial lawyer, or simply want to work alongside attorneys who actually try cases; you'll find those opportunities here.
- Experience a Meritocracy, Not a Waiting Game We don't believe your next opportunity should be determined solely by how long you've occupied a particular title. Tyson & Mendes rewards contribution, performance, initiative, and leadership. Attorneys who distinguish themselves have advocates who notice and opportunities to continue advancing.
- Collaborate Without Losing Your Autonomy Our Northern California attorneys operate as a highly collaborative group. Teams share knowledge, resources, and even attorneys when it makes sense, creating exposure to different lawyers, matters, and approaches. At the same time, experienced attorneys who prefer consistency within their team can build that rhythm as well.
- Flexibility With a Real Office to Come Home To Our Novato office offers genuine flexibility. Some attorneys enjoy being in regularly, others work hybrid schedules, and our broader support structure accommodates remote work. Attorneys who consistently come in at least twice a week can establish a permanent office space. The goal isn't facetime: it's giving experienced attorneys an environment where they can do their best work.
Then "The Kind of Attorney Who Thrives Here" with paragraphs.
Then "Support When You Need It. Trust When You've Earned It." with paragraphs.
Then "Serious Litigation. People Who Don't Take Themselves Too Seriously." with paragraphs.
Then "Make Your Experience Count" with paragraphs.
Then "RESPONSITBILITIES" (typo) list:
- Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
- Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything
- Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
- Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
- Routine communications with clients
- Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
- Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys
Then "REQUIREMENTS":
- JD from an ABA approved school
- Must be licensed in the State of California
- 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
- Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
- Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
- Experience with time management systems
- Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
- Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Then "COMPENSATION PACKAGE":
- The base salary for this position ranges from $160,000-$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- 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)
- Employees benefit from a 401(k) program that includes 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 (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100-$200/month
- Paid parental leave at base pay
- Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60
Then "BENEFITS":
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
- Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
- Firm Provided CLE Programs and Paid Bar License Renewal Fees
- Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
- Defined pathway to partnership
- Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues
- Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
Then "ABOUT TYSON & MENDES": description.
Then legal copy EEO etc. We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, equal-opportunity, scam-warning, legal copy, etc. Also remove duplicated lines, navigation, cookie, application instructions. Also remove "Click here to learn more about the Tyson & Mendes Office! (944) The Tyson & Mendes Office - YouTube" maybe considered navigation? Probably remove.
Also remove "Equal Opportunity Employer Notice" and the legal copy after that.
Also remove "NOTICE TO APPLICANTS/EMPLOYEES OF TYSON & MENDES: Please take notice that the Firm collects certain information about you. For more information on the Firm’s policies, please refer to the document provided here. No recruiters/agencies Pay Range: $160,000 USD - $190,000 USD". This is duplicated pay range; we already have compensation.
We need to keep substantive info: description of role, responsibilities, requirements, compensation, benefits, about firm maybe.
We need to decide which sections to output.
We have content for About the role: we could use the introductory paragraphs describing the role, the firm's location, what they do, etc. Could be under About the role.
Responsibilities: the list under RESPONSITBILITIES.
Requirements: the list under REQUIREMENTS.
Pay: the compensation package details (salary, bonus, 401k, student loan assistance, parental leave, tech reimbursement). Could be under Pay.
Benefits: the list under BENEFITS (EAP, training, CLE, vacation, pathway to partnership, D&I programs, charitable giving, social events, flexible work model). Could be under Benefits.
We might also include Qualifications? Not needed.
We should not include Schedule.
We need to ensure we don't include filler like "commensurate with experience" etc. Not present.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
Thus produce something like:
About the role
... paragraphs ...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Requirements
- ...
...
Pay
... compensation details ...
Benefits
- ...
...
We need to preserve all substantive information; we must not lose any details.
Let's craft the About the role paragraph(s). Combine the introductory paragraphs into a coherent prose.
Original intro:
"Your Experience Should Open Doors, not Put You in a Box.Please note: An active California Bar license is required."
Then: "At this stage in your career, you know what kind of lawyer you are. You also know the difference between simply managing a caseload and being somewhere you can continue to grow, take ownership, try cases, and make an impact."
Then: "Tyson & Mendes is growing our Northern California team, and we’re looking for experienced litigators who want meaningful responsibility and the freedom to practice with confidence, while still having experienced trial lawyers and a highly collaborative team behind them."
Then: "Based out of our Novato office and serving matters throughout Northern California and the greater San Francisco Bay Area, our attorneys handle substantive insurance defense and civil
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. We need to include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. We need to prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Thus we need to decide which sections to include: About the role (maybe a summary), Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay (Compensation), maybe Skills? The posting includes "Compensation Package" with salary range, bonus, benefits details. Also "Benefits" section lists many benefits. Could combine Pay and Benefits? But rules say use headings for Pay, Benefits, etc. We can include both Pay and Benefits sections if they have content. We also have "About Tyson & Mendes" which could be "About the role"? Actually "About Tyson & Mendes" is about the firm, not role. Could be "About the role" maybe we can use that heading for description of role/firm? The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should use those exact headings if we have content. So we need sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay. Possibly Skills? Not needed.
We must not include Schedule unless present (not mentioned). Qualifications maybe similar to Requirements; but we can combine.
We need to extract substantive content for each.
Let's parse the posting.
First paragraph: "Your Experience Should Open Doors, not Put You in a Box.Please note: An active California Bar license is required." This is a note about requirement.
Then: "At this stage in your career, you know what kind of lawyer you are. You also know the difference between simply managing a caseload and being somewhere you can continue to grow, take ownership, try cases, and make an impact."
Then: "Tyson & Mendes is growing our Northern California team, and we’re looking for experienced litigators who want meaningful responsibility and the freedom to practice with confidence, while still having experienced trial lawyers and a highly collaborative team behind them."
Then: "Based out of our Novato office and serving matters throughout Northern California and the greater San Francisco Bay Area, our attorneys handle substantive insurance defense and civil litigation with real opportunities to develop cases from beginning to end."
Then: "If you’re a proactive litigator who takes ownership, communicates well, and wants your performance (not simply your years in practice) to determine what comes next, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for."
Then "Why Northern California?" with bullet-like paragraphs:
- Own Your Cases Senior attorneys here aren't waiting for someone else to move a case forward. You'll be trusted to develop strategy, manage client relationships, handle discovery and motion practice, take and defend depositions, prepare matters for trial, and make the decisions that move your cases toward the best possible outcome.
- Get Closer to the Courtroom This is a true litigation practice. Our Northern California attorneys handle matters with meaningful trial exposure, and several of our experienced attorneys regularly take cases to verdict. If you want to continue developing as a trial lawyer, or simply want to work alongside attorneys who actually try cases; you'll find those opportunities here.
- Experience a Meritocracy, Not a Waiting Game We don't believe your next opportunity should be determined solely by how long you've occupied a particular title. Tyson & Mendes rewards contribution, performance, initiative, and leadership. Attorneys who distinguish themselves have advocates who notice and opportunities to continue advancing.
- Collaborate Without Losing Your Autonomy Our Northern California attorneys operate as a highly collaborative group. Teams share knowledge, resources, and even attorneys when it makes sense, creating exposure to different lawyers, matters, and approaches. At the same time, experienced attorneys who prefer consistency within their team can build that rhythm as well.
- Flexibility With a Real Office to Come Home To Our Novato office offers genuine flexibility. Some attorneys enjoy being in regularly, others work hybrid schedules, and our broader support structure accommodates remote work. Attorneys who consistently come in at least twice a week can establish a permanent office space. The goal isn't facetime: it's giving experienced attorneys an environment where they can do their best work.
Then "The Kind of Attorney Who Thrives Here" with paragraphs.
Then "Support When You Need It. Trust When You've Earned It." with paragraphs.
Then "Serious Litigation. People Who Don't Take Themselves Too Seriously." with paragraphs.
Then "Make Your Experience Count" with paragraphs.
Then "RESPONSITBILITIES" (typo) list:
- Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
- Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything
- Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
- Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
- Routine communications with clients
- Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
- Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys
Then "REQUIREMENTS":
- JD from an ABA approved school
- Must be licensed in the State of California
- 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
- Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
- Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
- Experience with time management systems
- Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
- Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Then "COMPENSATION PACKAGE":
- The base salary for this position ranges from $160,000-$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- 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)
- Employees benefit from a 401(k) program that includes 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 (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100-$200/month
- Paid parental leave at base pay
- Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60
Then "BENEFITS":
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
- Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
- Firm Provided CLE Programs and Paid Bar License Renewal Fees
- Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
- Defined pathway to partnership
- Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues
- Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
Then "ABOUT TYSON & MENDES": description.
Then legal copy EEO etc. We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, equal-opportunity, scam-warning, legal copy, etc. Also remove duplicated lines, navigation, cookie, application instructions. Also remove "Click here to learn more about the Tyson & Mendes Office! (944) The Tyson & Mendes Office - YouTube" maybe considered navigation? Probably remove.
Also remove "Equal Opportunity Employer Notice" and the legal copy after that.
Also remove "NOTICE TO APPLICANTS/EMPLOYEES OF TYSON & MENDES: Please take notice that the Firm collects certain information about you. For more information on the Firm’s policies, please refer to the document provided here. No recruiters/agencies Pay Range: $160,000 USD - $190,000 USD". This is duplicated pay range; we already have compensation.
We need to keep substantive info: description of role, responsibilities, requirements, compensation, benefits, about firm maybe.
We need to decide which sections to output.
We have content for About the role: we could use the introductory paragraphs describing the role, the firm's location, what they do, etc. Could be under About the role.
Responsibilities: the list under RESPONSITBILITIES.
Requirements: the list under REQUIREMENTS.
Pay: the compensation package details (salary, bonus, 401k, student loan assistance, parental leave, tech reimbursement). Could be under Pay.
Benefits: the list under BENEFITS (EAP, training, CLE, vacation, pathway to partnership, D&I programs, charitable giving, social events, flexible work model). Could be under Benefits.
We might also include Qualifications? Not needed.
We should not include Schedule.
We need to ensure we don't include filler like "commensurate with experience" etc. Not present.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
Thus produce something like:
About the role
... paragraphs ...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
- ... ...
Pay
... compensation details ...
Benefits
- ... ...