Senior Counsel

Tyson & Mendes LLP

$140K — $170K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA approved school
  • Active bar license in New Mexico
  • 8+ years of litigation experience
  • Experience with insurance defense preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Ability to manage cases independently

Responsibilities

  • Develop compelling case themes
  • Maintain high standards of work
  • Handle court appearances, depositions, and trials independently
  • Collaborate with team members of varying experience
  • Communicate routinely with clients
  • Cultivate relationships with current and prospective clients
  • Provide leadership to junior attorneys

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life coverage often at zero employee cost
  • 401(k) matching up to 4-5% contributions
  • Student loan repayment assistance or 529 plan after one year
  • Paid parental leave
  • Monthly technology reimbursement
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Defined pathway to partnership
  • In-house training and leadership development
  • Firm provided CLE programs and bar renewal fees
  • Flexible Work Model: remote, hybrid, or onsite options
  • Impactful internal diversity and inclusion initiatives
Full Job Description
Please note: An active bar license in the State of New Mexico is required. Responsibilities • Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger • Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything • Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials • Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences • Routine communications with clients • Cultivate relationships with the firm's existing and future clients • Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys Requirements • JD from an ABA approved school • Must be licensed in your state • 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with 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, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook • Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision • Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills • Professional appearance and demeanor Compensation Package • The base salary for this position ranges from $140,000 - 170,000 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% • 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 • Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60 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 No recruiters/agencies #li-remote Pay Range $140,000-$170,000 USD

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