Please note: An active bar license in the State of Texas is required. Who You Are You are a seasoned litigator with a defense mindset, respected by clients and colleagues for your strategic thinking, courtroom presence, and ethical leadership. Youre driven to defend justice with courage, precision, and professionalism. You thrive on complex cases, thinking several moves ahead, and turning legal challenges into opportunities. You bring proven experience managing litigation teams, mentoring junior attorneys, and navigating high-stakes matters with confidence. Above all, you are committed to excellence, collaboration, and delivering exceptional value to clients. Make Your Move. Be part of something bigger-join Tyson & Mendes and help shape the future of insurance defense. Apply today. Were ready for your best. 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 firms 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 Significant civil litigation and trial experience (first- or second-chair experience strongly preferred) Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial Experience handling insurance defense matters (excess insurance space/commercial litigation experience preferred) Experience with time management systems Skilled in taking and defending expert depositions Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior attorneys and staff 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 Spanish-speaking ability is a plus Compensation Package The base salary for this position ranges from $150,000-$200,000 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 Womens 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 Click here to learn more about the Tyson & Mendes Office! (944) The Tyson & Mendes Office - YouTube No recruiters/agencies #li-remote #ZR Pay Range $150,000-$200,000 USD