Join Tyson & Mendes - Senior Counsel, Complex Trial TeamsWhere Insurance Defense Meets Innovation
Please note: An active bar license in the State of California is required.
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 - Lead Complex Trials: Represent clients in high-exposure and complex insurance defense cases, including cases involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, property damage, and professional liability.
- Case Strategy and Planning: Develop and execute case strategies, including risk assessment, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
- Client Advisement: Work closely with clients, insurance carriers, and adjusters to provide clear legal advice, case assessments, and updates on case developments.
- Litigation Management: Oversee all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, pre-trial motions, and settlement negotiations.
- Courtroom Representation: Serve as lead counsel in jury trials, bench trials, and mediations, presenting cases effectively and persuasively.
- Team Leadership and Mentorship: Supervise and mentor junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, ensuring high-quality work and compliance with best practices.
- Collaboration with Experts: 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 the State of 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.
Compensation Package - The base salary for this position ranges from $160,000-190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Attorneys are eligible for an annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
- Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700-$1,700)
- Employees benefit from a 401(k) program that includes a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
- Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60
- Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100-$200/month
- Paid parental leave at base pay
Benefits - Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
- Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
- Firm Provided CLE Programs and Paid Bar License Renewal Fees
- Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
- Defined pathway to partnership
- Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women's Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues
- Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
Pay Range
$160,000-$190,000 USD 
