Senior Counsel (Remote)

The role

You will lead litigation for insurance defense cases. You will handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials, and lead 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 experience
• 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

• JD from an ABA approved school
• Must be licensed in the State of California
• 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

• Experience handling insurance defense matters

Benefits

• Base salary of $160,000 to $190,000 per year
• Annual billable hours bonus
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, with plans available at zero employee cost
• 401(k) with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the next 4-5%
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan $100 to $200 per month (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
• Firm-provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
• Defined pathway to partnership

Before you apply

• An active California bar license is required
• No recruiters or agencies

About the company

Tyson & Mendes is a national litigation firm focused on insurance defense and trial advocacy. It describes itself as one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country.