Senior Counsel

The role

This Senior Counsel will manage complex litigation and develop case strategies. The role involves handling discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trials while building client relationships and helping grow the Connecticut practice.

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
• Develop case strategy
• Manage discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Handle substantive motion practice

Required qualifications

• Active Connecticut Bar license is required
• JD from an ABA approved school
• 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 and with minimal supervision
• Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Nice to have

• Admission in New York is highly valued
• Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
• Admission in both Connecticut and New York would be particularly valuable

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 ($100-$200/month)
• 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 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.