Senior Counsel (Remote Option)
About The Position
At Tyson & Mendes, we are redefining insurance defense as a national leader known for innovative strategies and our mission to stop Nuclear Verdicts®. We handle high-exposure, complex litigation for top insurers and sophisticated clients across the country. We are seeking a Senior Counsel to join our highly collaborative Fresno team, offering the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact cases including general liability, construction defect, toxic tort, and class action matters. This is an ideal role for an experienced insurance defense attorney who wants challenging work, flexibility, and a team that truly partners together to win.
Requirements
- JD from an ABA approved school
- Must be licensed in your state
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Ideally in insurance defense or civil litigation
- Strong experience handling general liability matters such as construction defect, toxic tort, or other complex cases
- Proven ability to manage cases independently while thinking strategically
- Thrive in a collaborative environment
- Enjoy mentoring others
- Committed to delivering exceptional client service in every aspect of your work
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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)
- 401(k) program that includes a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
