Tyson & Mendes
Overview
Join Tyson & Mendes – Senior Counsel, Complex Trial Teams. Where Insurance Defense Meets Innovation. Please note: An active bar license in the State of California is required. At Tyson & Mendes, we don’t just litigate—we lead. We are expanding our Complex Trial Teams and seeking accomplished Senior Counsel ready to make an impact in the courtroom and beyond.
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 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.
Benefits
Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (some at no cost to the employee)
Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings program for attorneys
401K matching
Paid parental leave
Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
Internal education and leadership development programs
Pathway to partnership for attorneys
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
Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
About Tyson & Mendes We’re one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country—known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. Our dynamic, diverse team of trial attorneys delivers results, with specialized training in proven defense methods and robust professional development.
Equal Opportunity Employer Tyson & Mendes is committed to 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.
Pay Range: $160,000—$190,000 USD
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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 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.
Benefits
Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (some at no cost to the employee)
Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings program for attorneys
401K matching
Paid parental leave
Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
Internal education and leadership development programs
Pathway to partnership for attorneys
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
Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
About Tyson & Mendes We’re one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country—known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. Our dynamic, diverse team of trial attorneys delivers results, with specialized training in proven defense methods and robust professional development.
Equal Opportunity Employer Tyson & Mendes is committed to 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.
Pay Range: $160,000—$190,000 USD
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