Senior Counsel

The role

Senior Counsel will independently manage complex insurance defense litigation from inception through resolution. The role involves developing defense strategies, conducting depositions, and providing leadership to less experienced attorneys.

What you will do

• 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

Required qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license in good standing
• 8+ years of insurance defense litigation experience
• Significant experience in general liability, premises liability, transportation, products liability, construction, or complex casualty litigation
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Strong experience conducting depositions, handling discovery, drafting and arguing substantive motions, and developing litigation strategies
• Experience evaluating exposure, advising clients, negotiating settlements, and managing insurance carrier relationships
• 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

Nice to have

• Trial experience
• 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 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 a fast-growing civil defense firm known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. The firm invests in its people through specialized training and clear paths to leadership.