Senior Counsel

Tyson & Mendes; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program for billable hours

Comprehensive benefits coverage

401(k) with 100% match on first 3% and

Student loan repayment assistance or 9

Job summary

Tyson & Mendes seeks a senior attorney in Texas to lead high-exposure insurance defense and trial advocacy. An active Texas bar license is required, with 8+ years of litigation experience and a proven courtroom presence.

Responsibilities include independently handling court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials, mentoring junior attorneys, and maintaining client communications. Flexible work model offered—remote, hybrid, or onsite.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, including depositions and trial prep.
• JD from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active Texas state bar license.
• Ability to manage full case handling, including discovery and trial.
• Preferred experience with insurance defense matters.
• Proficiency in MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Independent, self-directed work style.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling case themes that outweigh plaintiff sympathies.
• Refuse to accept mediocrity and set high standards.
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.
• Collaborate with team members at all experience levels.
• Maintain routine communications with clients.
• Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients.
• Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys.

Skills

Litigation experience

Courtroom presence

Strategic thinking

Mentoring juniors

Communication skills

Time management

Self-directed work style

Education

JD from ABA‑approved school

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for senior attorneys in Texas to lead high‑exposure insurance defense and trial advocacy cases. An active bar license in the State of Texas is required.

Who You Are

You have extensive litigation experience, a strong courtroom presence, strategic thinking, and ethical leadership. You thrive on complex cases and mentoring junior attorneys, and you are committed to excellence, collaboration, and delivering exceptional client value.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling case themes that outweigh plaintiff sympathies.
• Refuse to accept mediocrity and set high standards.
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.
• Collaborate with team members at all experience levels.
• Maintain routine communications with clients.
• Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients.
• Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA‑approved school.
• Active state bar license (Texas required).
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, including deposition and trial preparation.
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including discovery and trial.
• Preferred experience with insurance defense matters.
• Experience with time‑management systems.
• Proficiency in MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Independent, self‑directed work style.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Compensation Package

• Base salary: $150,000–$200,000 annually.
• Annual billable‑hours bonus: at least $10,000 plus $7,500 for each additional tier.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage; most plans at zero employee cost.
• 401(k) program with 100 % match on the first 3 % and 50 % match on the following 4‑5 %.
• Student‑loan repayment assistance or 529 plan ($100–$200/month after one year).
• Paid parental leave at base pay.
• Monthly technology reimbursement ($60).

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program.
• Comprehensive in‑house training and leadership development.
• Firm‑provided CLE programs and paid bar‑license renewal fees.
• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.
• Defined partnership pathway.
• Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Firm‑wide charitable giving program.
• Flexible work model: remote, hybrid, or onsite.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tyson & Mendes is an equal‑opportunity employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non‑merit factors. Recruitment agencies are not accepted.