Senior Counsel (Remote)
About The Position
Tyson & Mendes is seeking an accomplished senior attorney to handle complex, high-exposure insurance defense litigation. The role calls for a seasoned litigator with courtroom confidence, strategic judgment, ethical leadership, and a defense mindset. The Senior Counsel will independently manage litigation matters, make court appearances, take and defend depositions, prepare briefs and trials, communicate with clients, and help lead and mentor less experienced attorneys. The position is offered with remote, hybrid, or onsite work options. An active California bar license is required.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved school.
- Active license to practice law in California.
- At least 8 years of solid litigation experience, specifically including litigation support, deposition preparation, and trial preparation.
- Ability to manage full case-handling responsibilities, including all aspects of discovery and trial.
- Experience with time management systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
- Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
Nice To Haves
- Experience handling insurance defense matters.
Responsibilities
- Develop case themes that effectively counter plaintiff appeals for sympathy or anger.
- Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues at all experience levels.
- Communicate routinely with clients.
- Cultivate relationships with existing and prospective firm clients.
- Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys.
- Handle all facets of case management, including discovery and trial.
Benefits
- Annual billable-hours bonus starting at $10,000, with an additional $7,500 for each subsequent tier.
- Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost; the employer contribution for health, vision, dental, and life coverage averages $700–$1,700 annually.
- 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 a 529 college savings plan of $100–$200 per month for full-time attorneys after one year with the firm.
- Paid parental leave at base pay.
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.
- 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, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.
- Firm-wide charitable giving program.
- Social and off-site events throughout the year.
- Remote, hybrid, or onsite work options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
