Senior Florida Defense Litigator — Growth & Mentorship

Tyson & Mendes; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Tech reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced Florida defense attorney to join a busy litigation team handling sophisticated, high-exposure matters across Central Florida. You will work with renowned trial lawyers on strategy, motion practice, discovery, and trials, taking ownership of cases while learning from seasoned mentors.

The role emphasizes strong writing, independent case movement, and collaboration with a national firm that supports growth.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA approved law school.
• Must be licensed in your state.
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience with discovery and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Develop a case theme that is compelling and strategic.
• Independently manage court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.
• Collaborate with a team and mentor less experienced attorneys.
• Maintain client communications and cultivate relationships.
• Provide leadership and direction to junior attorneys.

Skills

Strong legal writer

Litigation experience

Independent work

Education

ABA approved law school

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced Florida defense attorney to join a busy litigation team handling sophisticated, high-exposure matters across Central Florida. You will work with renowned trial lawyers on strategy, motion practice, discovery, and trials, taking ownership of cases while learning from seasoned mentors.

The role emphasizes strong writing, independent case movement, and collaboration with a national firm that supports growth.