Senior Counsel - Insurance Defense Leader (Remote/Hybrid)

Tyson-; Lubbock (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Student loan assistance

Parental leave

Technology reimbursement

Bar license renewal fees

CLE programs

Flexible vacation

Path to partnership

Diversity initiatives

Remote/hybrid/onsite options

Job summary

Tyson & Mendes in Texas is seeking a seasoned senior litigator to lead high-exposure cases with strategic vision and ethical leadership. You will mentor junior attorneys, manage litigation teams, and drive results for complex matters.

You are expected to defend justice with courage, precision, and professionalism, bringing courtroom presence and collaboration to a national practice with a focus on insurance defense and trial advocacy.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA approved school.
• Must be licensed in your state.
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation.
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial.
• Experience with time management systems.
• 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.

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

Leadership & strategy

Courtroom presence

Litigation management

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Education

JD from ABA-approved law school

Job description

Tyson & Mendes in Texas is seeking a seasoned senior litigator to lead high-exposure cases with strategic vision and ethical leadership. You will mentor junior attorneys, manage litigation teams, and drive results for complex matters.

You are expected to defend justice with courage, precision, and professionalism, bringing courtroom presence and collaboration to a national practice with a focus on insurance defense and trial advocacy.