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Tyson & Mendes
Tyson & Mendes
201 – 500 Employees
ConstructionConsultingInsurance
Tyson & Mendes is a nationwide civil litigation defense firm serving clients across insurance, construction, consulting, and other industries. Its attorneys handle matters involving automobile and autonomous vehicle liability, insurance coverage, casualty, commercial litigation, construction, employment, environmental torts, real estate, and professional liability. The firm develops defense strategies for complex, high-exposure claims, including so-called nuclear verdicts, with experience supporting businesses in sectors such as retail, hospitality, and the public sector. With offices throughout the United States, Tyson & Mendes also emphasizes professional development, education, diversity, and community involvement.
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Senior Counsel, California Remote

Defend insurers in complex litigation and trials while setting case strategy and managing client relationships. The role also includes guiding junior attorneys at Tyson & Mendes, a national civil defense firm.

USUnited StatesCACalifornia
$160,000 – $190,000 / year
RemoteFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredGeneral Counsel

Description

  • Create case themes that counter plaintiff sympathy or anger tactics
  • Handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently
  • Collaborate with colleagues across experience levels
  • Maintain regular communication with clients
  • Build relationships with current and prospective clients
  • Guide and support less experienced attorneys
  • Lead high-exposure, complex litigation matters and case teams

Requirements

  • Hold a JD from an ABA-approved school
  • Have an active California bar license
  • Be licensed in your state
  • Bring at least 8 years of substantial litigation experience, including litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation
  • Be able to manage cases from start to finish, including all aspects of discovery and trial
  • Insurance defense experience is preferred
  • Have experience using time management systems
  • Be proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Work independently with minimal supervision
  • Have excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor

Benefits

  • Annual billable-hours bonuses start at $10,000, with $7,500 for each additional tier
  • Health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans, including options with no employee cost
  • 401(k) matching: 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 4–5%
  • After one year, full-time attorneys can receive $100–$200 per month in student loan repayment assistance or a 529 college savings plan contribution
  • Paid parental leave at base pay
  • $60 monthly technology reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
  • In-house training and leadership development opportunities
  • Firm-provided continuing legal education and paid bar license renewal fees
  • Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
  • Defined path to partnership
  • Internal diversity and inclusion programs, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
  • Firm-wide charitable giving program
  • Social and off-site events throughout the year
  • Remote, hybrid, or onsite work options