Senior Counsel

The role

This senior attorney role handles litigation for insurance defense matters, including court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials. The attorney will also lead and mentor less experienced attorneys and manage client communications.

What you will do

• Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
• 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 to less experienced attorneys

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA approved school
• Active bar license in the State of New York
• 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 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

• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost
• 401(k) with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan for full-time attorneys after one year, $100 to $200 per 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, such as the Women's Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program

Before you apply

• An active New York bar license is required
• No recruiters or agencies accepted

About the company

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