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About the Role

As Senior Counsel on our Complex Trial Team, you’ll take the reins on challenging, high-value matters with the support and trust of a firm built for trial success. We are expanding our Complex Trial Teams and seeking accomplished Senior Counsel ready to make an impact in the courtroom and beyond. If you are an experienced trial lawyer who thrives on complex, high-stakes cases, values strategy over spectacle, and wants to be part of a team that is reshaping the future of civil defense—this is your opportunity.

Responsibilities

Represent clients in high-exposure and complex insurance defense cases, including cases involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, property damage, and professional liability.
Develop and execute case strategies, including risk assessment, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
Work closely with clients, insurance carriers, and adjusters to provide clear legal advice, case assessments, and updates on case developments.
Oversee all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, pre-trial motions, and settlement negotiations.
Serve as lead counsel in jury trials, bench trials, and mediations, presenting cases effectively and persuasively.
Supervise and mentor junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, ensuring high-quality work and compliance with best practices.
Collaborate with expert witnesses, including medical, forensic, engineering, and economic experts, to strengthen case arguments.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in California and eligibility to practice in federal courts.
8+ years of experience in insurance defense litigation with a strong focus on complex trial work.
Demonstrated success as lead trial counsel in multiple high-stakes cases.
Strong knowledge of civil procedure, tort law, insurance law, and trial strategies.
Proven ability to manage and prioritize a large, demanding caseload with limited oversight.
Exceptional oral advocacy, legal writing, and negotiation skills.
Strong client relationship management skills with an ability to communicate complex legal strategies effectively.
Background in catastrophic injury, construction defect, or professional liability cases preferred.
Experience with e-discovery tools and case management software.
Membership in local or national trial lawyer associations is a plus.

Skills

Complex trial work
Insurance defense litigation
Case strategy and planning
Client advisement
Litigation management
Courtroom representation
Team leadership and mentorship
Collaboration with experts
Oral advocacy
Legal writing
Negotiation
Client relationship management
E-discovery tools
Case management software

Location

Remote
Hybrid
Onsite

Work Type

Remote
Hybrid
Onsite

Experience Level

Senior Counsel
8+ years of experience

Education Level

Juris Doctor (JD)

Salary/Compensations

$160,000-$190,000 annually
$10,000-$7,500 bonus

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits coverage with plans available at zero employee cost
401(k) program with employer match
Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan
Paid parental leave at base pay
Monthly technology reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
Firm Provided CLE Programs and Paid Bar License Renewal Fees
Flexible vacation policy
Defined pathway to partnership
Internal diversity and inclusion programs
Firm-wide charitable giving program
Numerous social and off-site events

About the Company

National force in insurance defense and trial advocacy, known for its mission to stop Nuclear Verdicts® and results-driven approach to high-exposure litigation.
Financially strong, nationally scaled firm with an agile, no-silos culture.
One of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country, breaking the mold of the traditional law firm.
Dynamic, diverse team of trial attorneys delivering exceptional results.
Invests in people with specialized training, clear paths to leadership, and robust professional development.

Equal Opportunity

Tyson & Mendes ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.