Senior Counsel

The role

Senior Counsel will lead sophisticated litigation and manage cases from strategy through resolution. The role involves handling depositions, mediations, motion practice, and trial advocacy while mentoring other attorneys.

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
• Case strategy and management
• Depositions, mediations and motion practice
• Direct client and carrier relationships
• Trial preparation and courtroom advocacy

Required qualifications

• Active bar license in the State of California
• 8+ years of insurance defense/civil litigation experience
• 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 with time management systems
• Proficiency in MS Suite, 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 have

• Trial experience strongly preferred
• Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred

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 ($100-$200/month 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

Before you apply

• No recruiters/agencies

About the company

Tyson & Mendes is one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country. The firm is known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm with a dynamic, diverse team of trial attorneys.