Senior Counsel

The role

Senior Counsel will handle insurance defense litigation, including court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials. The role also includes leading and mentoring less experienced attorneys and maintaining client relationships.

What you will do

• Develop a compelling case theme
• 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 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 Texas
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, including litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
• Significant civil litigation and trial experience
• Ability to manage full case handling, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Experience handling insurance defense matters
• Experience with time management systems
• Skilled in taking and defending expert depositions
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior attorneys and staff
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision
• Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have

• First- or second-chair trial experience
• Excess insurance or commercial litigation experience
• Spanish-speaking ability

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans at zero employee cost
• 401(k) with 100% match on the first 3% contributed 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
• $60 monthly technology reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• In-house training and leadership development
• Firm-provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
• Defined pathway to partnership
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, including Women's Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Social and off-site events throughout the year

Before you apply

• An active Texas bar license is required
• Recruiters and agencies are not accepted

About the company

Tyson & Mendes is a national litigation firm focused on insurance defense and trial advocacy, and is described as one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country. The firm invests in specialized training, leadership paths and professional development for its attorneys.