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About the Role
Tyson & Mendes is seeking accomplished senior attorneys with courtroom confidence, leadership, and a passion for strategy to join their growing national litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on clients, cases, and the legal industry.
Responsibilities
- Develop a compelling case theme that counters plaintiff sympathy or anger.
- Reject mediocrity and uphold high standards in all aspects of work.
- Independently manage court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.
- Collaborate effectively with team members of all experience levels.
- Maintain routine communication with clients.
- Cultivate relationships with existing and future firm clients.
- Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys.
Requirements
- JD from an ABA approved school.
- Must be licensed in your state.
- 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.
- Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred.
- Experience with time management systems.
- Proficiency in MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
- Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
Skills
- Litigation
- Trial Advocacy
- Strategy
- Courtroom Presence
- Leadership
- Case Management
- Mentoring
- Client Relations
- Time Management
- MS Office Suite
Location
- Remote
- Hybrid
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior Attorney
- 8+ years of litigation experience
Education Level
- JD from an ABA approved school
Salary/Compensations
- $150,000 - $200,000 annually
- Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
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 (after one year).
- Paid parental leave at base pay.
- Monthly technology reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development.
- 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
- Tyson & Mendes is a national litigation firm specializing in insurance defense and trial advocacy, known for its innovative approach and mission to stop Nuclear Verdicts®.
- The firm is experiencing nationwide growth and offers a collaborative, no-silos environment with financial strength.
- Their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion drives innovation and strengthens teams.
- They invest in their people through specialized training, clear leadership paths, and 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.
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