Senior Insurance Defense Counsel - Remote & Mentorship

Tyson & Mendes; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Model

401(k) match

Bar license renewal fees

Job summary

Tyson & Mendes in Sacramento seeks an experienced Senior Counsel to manage litigation with independence while having access to engaged leaders. A California Bar license is required.

The Sacramento team emphasizes mentorship, substantive defense experience, and high standards. The role offers remote flexibility while staying connected to a local team, with opportunities to handle cases from strategy through trial, including discovery, depositions, and mediation.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA approved law school and active California Bar license.
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.
• Develop case themes and responsibilities from strategy through resolution.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced attorneys.

Skills

Litigation

Independent practice

Time management

Communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-approved school

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Tyson & Mendes in Sacramento seeks an experienced Senior Counsel to manage litigation with independence while having access to engaged leaders. A California Bar license is required.

The Sacramento team emphasizes mentorship, substantive defense experience, and high standards. The role offers remote flexibility while staying connected to a local team, with opportunities to handle cases from strategy through trial, including discovery, depositions, and mediation.