Senior Counsel – Insurance Defense | Lead Litigation (Remote)

tysonmendesllp; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson & Mendes in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Senior Counsel with 8+ years in insurance defense to join our LA team. This role centers on leading sophisticated litigation, managing complex matters, mentoring junior attorneys, and deepening client relationships while maintaining independent judgment.

A California bar license is required; trial experience is highly valued. Our LA office operates primarily remotely with in-person court appearances, depositions, and meetings as needed, offering

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA approved school.
• Must be licensed in your state (California).
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation.
• Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Insurance defense

Civil litigation

Client relationships

Mentoring

Leadership

Trial experience

Depositions/Mediations/Trials

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Tyson & Mendes in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Senior Counsel with 8+ years in insurance defense to join our LA team. This role centers on leading sophisticated litigation, managing complex matters, mentoring junior attorneys, and deepening client relationships while maintaining independent judgment.

A California bar license is required; trial experience is highly valued. Our LA office operates primarily remotely with in-person court appearances, depositions, and meetings as needed, offering