Senior Counsel

tysonmendesllp; San Antonio (TX); Ibrido; USD 150.000 - 200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) matching

Loan repayment assistance

Paid parental leave

Technology stipend

Flexible vacation policy

Descrizione del lavoro

Tyson & Mendes in Texas is seeking a senior litigator with a defense mindset to lead high-exposure cases and guide strategy. An active Texas bar license is required.

You will mentor junior attorneys, manage litigation teams, and collaborate with colleagues across the firm. Office, hybrid, or remote arrangements are supported.

The compensation package includes a base salary of $150,000–$200,000 per year, with billable bonuses and comprehensive benefits for full-time attorneys.

Competenze

• JD from ABA-approved law school.
• Licensed to practice in your state.
• 8+ years of solid civil litigation experience.

Mansioni

• Develop a compelling case theme for defense.
• Appear independently at court, depositions, briefs and trials.
• Collaborate with a team across experience levels.
• Maintain routine client communications.
• Cultivate relationships with the firm's clients.
• Provide leadership and direction to junior attorneys.
• Lead strategy for high-exposure matters with ethical leadership.

Conoscenze

Litigation experience

Team leadership

Deposition

Trial experience

Communication skills

Formazione

JD from ABA-approved school

Strumenti

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Join Tyson & Mendes - Where Insurance Defense Meets Innovation

Please note: An active bar license in the State of Texas is required.

At Tyson & Mendes, we're more than a national litigation firm-we're a force for change in insurance defense and trial advocacy. Known for our cutting-edge approach and bold mission to stop Nuclear Verdicts, we set the standard for results-driven representation across the country.

As we continue our nationwide growth, we're seeking accomplished senior attorneys who bring courtroom confidence, leadership, and a passion for strategy. If you're ready to make a lasting impact on clients, cases, and the legal industry, this is your moment.

Why Tyson & Mendes?

Lead with Purpose - Step into a senior role where your voice matters and your decisions shape outcomes. We empower our senior counsel with autonomy, trust, and the tools to lead high-exposure cases.

Growth Built In - With our nationally recognized trial academy, ongoing executive-level development, and a firm culture that promotes from within, your next step forward is already in motion.

Stability + Agility - Join a firm with national reach, financial strength, and a collaborative, no-silos mindset. We move with purpose-and you won't get lost in the shuffle.

Inclusive by Design - Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is more than a policy-it's a practice that drives innovation, strengthens teams, and delivers better results.

Flexible, Performance-Focused Work - Office, hybrid, or remote-we value outcomes over facetime. Your work style should support your best work.

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. You're 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.

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
• 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 Women's Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative