Senior Counsel

Tyson & Mendes LLP

$150K — $190K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA accredited institution
  • Active bar license in Colorado
  • 8+ years of litigation experience, particularly in insurance defense
  • Strong case management skills across discovery and trial processes
  • Proficiency in MS Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight

Responsibilities

  • Develop a compelling case narrative that surpasses emotional appeals from plaintiffs
  • Uphold high standards of performance, rejecting mediocrity
  • Independently manage court appearances and trial preparations
  • Collaborate with a diverse team of attorneys
  • Maintain regular communication with clients
  • Foster and build relationships with current and prospective clients
  • Lead and mentor junior attorneys

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life coverage with zero employee cost for some plans
  • 401(k) with a generous matching structure
  • Student loan repayment assistance or 529 savings plan
  • Paid parental leave at full base pay
  • Monthly technology reimbursement
  • Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
  • In-house training and leadership development
  • Defined pathway to partnership
  • Diversity and inclusion programs and charitable giving initiatives
  • Flexible work options: remote, hybrid, or onsite opportunities
  • Regular social events to strengthen team connections
Full Job Description
Please note: An active bar license in the State of Colorado 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
  • Insurance defense experience
  • 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 $150,000-190,000 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%
  • 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


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Pay Range

$150,000-$190,000 USD

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