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Tyson & Mendes

Senior Counsel (Complex Trial)

Tyson & Mendes, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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Senior Counsel, Complex Trial Teams — Tyson & Mendes Irvine, CA

Join Tyson & Mendes – a national leader in insurance defense and trial advocacy, known for our bold mission to stop Nuclear Verdicts. We are expanding our Complex Trial Teams and seeking an accomplished Senior Counsel ready to make an impact in the courtroom and beyond. An active California bar license is required.

Overview We don’t just litigate—we lead. 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 reshaping the future of civil defense, this is your opportunity.

Why Tyson & Mendes

Lead with Impact

– Take the reins on challenging, high-value matters with the support of a firm built for trial success.

Elite Training + Resources

– From our Trial Academy to dedicated jury research and litigation support.

Stability + Momentum

– A financially strong, nationally scaled firm with an agile, no-silos culture.

Authentic Inclusion

– Diverse perspectives are essential to our approach and culture.

Results Matter, Not Where You Work

– Office-based, hybrid, or remote; performance and outcomes drive our decisions.

Responsibilities

Lead Complex Trials: Represent clients in high-exposure and complex insurance defense cases, including 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: Provide clear legal advice, case assessments, and updates to clients, carriers, and adjusters.

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.

Team Leadership and Mentorship: Supervise and mentor junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure high-quality work.

Collaboration with Experts: Work with medical, forensic, engineering, and economic experts to strengthen arguments.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Active license to practice in California and eligibility to practice in federal courts.

8+ years of experience in insurance defense litigation with a focus on complex trial work.

Proven success as lead trial counsel in multiple high-stakes cases.

Strong knowledge of civil procedure, tort law, insurance law, and trial strategies.

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 and 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

Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings program

401K matching

Paid parental leave

Flexible vacation policy for attorneys

Internal education and leadership development programs

Pathway to partnership for attorneys

Diversity and inclusion programs (e.g., Women’s Initiative, Young Professionals Initiative)

Charitable giving program

Social and off-site events to enrich colleague relationships

Employee Assistance Program

Access to resources for new parents

About Tyson & Mendes We’re one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country. Our team delivers exceptional results across landmark cases and defense verdicts, with strong training, leadership paths, and professional development to help attorneys grow their careers.

EEO Notice Equal Opportunity Employer. Tyson & Mendes prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, or other non-merit-based factors. We collect information about applicants as part of our employment practices. No recruiters/agencies.

Pay Range : $160,000—$190,000 USD

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