Senior Counsel

The role

Senior Counsel will manage complex civil defense matters including general liability, medical malpractice, and construction litigation. The role involves developing case strategy, handling depositions, motions, and mediations, and preparing cases for trial.

What you will do

• Develop a case theme
• 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
• Own matters and develop strategy
• Take and defend depositions
• Work with experts
• Handle substantive motions and mediations

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of insurance defense litigation experience
• Active Pennsylvania Bar license
• Significant independent case-management experience
• Strong discovery, deposition, mediation, and motion practice experience
• Strong client and carrier relationships and communication skills
• Prior billing experience
• Ability to independently develop strategy and move matters forward
• Collaborative, responsive, and willing to be part of a team
• 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

Nice to have

• Pennsylvania and New Jersey dual admission
• Trial experience
• Experience handling insurance defense matters

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits coverage including plans available at zero employee cost
• 401(k) program with 100% match on the first 3% and 50% match on the following 4-5%
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan for full-time attorneys after one year
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• 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
• Firm-wide charitable giving program

About the company

Tyson & Mendes is a fast-growing civil defense firm known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. The team of trial attorneys delivers results in landmark cases and invests in professional development.