Senior Counsel

The role

You will lead litigation and insurance defense matters as senior counsel. You will handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials, and mentor less experienced attorneys.

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
• Handle 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
• Licensed in your state, with an active bar license in the State of Washington
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, including litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Proficiency in MS 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

• Experience handling insurance defense matters
• Experience with time management systems

Benefits

• 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 following 4-5%
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan $100-$200/month (full-time attorneys after one year)
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• 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
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, including the Women's Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program

Before you apply

• An active bar license in the State of Washington is required
• No recruiters or agencies

About the company

Tyson & Mendes is a fast-growing national civil defense and litigation firm focused on insurance defense and trial advocacy. The firm invests in attorney training and career development.