Complex Trial Senior Counsel

Join Tyson & Mendes: Elevate Your Career in Defense Litigation.

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the field of defense litigation? Tyson & Mendes, an award-winning firm known for its excellence and commitment to legal innovation, invites highly skilled attorneys to join our dynamic team. If you are a seasoned trial attorney with a passion for tackling complex cases and defending organizations, Tyson & Mendes invites you to embark on a transformative journey toward excellence in litigation. Your next career milestone awaits with us!

About Us:
At Tyson & Mendes, we pride ourselves on our unwavering dedication to defending organizations and individuals facing sexual torts allegations. Our firm boasts a stellar reputation for handling high-profile cases and delivering exceptional results.

Why join us?

• Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of remote work arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.
• Pathway to Partnership: Tyson & Mendes offers a clear pathway to partnership for attorneys who demonstrate exceptional dedication and skill.
• Work with the Best: Collaborate with some of the industry's most respected trial attorneys, gaining invaluable insights and experience.
• High Profile Cases: Handle challenging and high-profile cases that will test your skills and push you to excel.
• Award-Winning Firm: Join a firm recognized for its excellence and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
• Become the Best: We are committed to helping you develop into the best attorney you can be, empowering you to tackle complex challenges with confidence.

If you are a passionate attorney ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference in sexual torts defense litigation, Tyson & Mendes welcomes you to join our team. Apply today and become part of a firm dedicated to excellence, innovation, and success!

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
• 7+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with sexual torts defense experience, litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
• 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

Benefits:

• Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
• A variety of healthcare plans (some at no cost to the employee)
• Student loan repayment assistance OR 529 college savings program for attorneys
• 401K matching
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
• Internal education and leadership development programs
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues

Why Tyson & Mendes? 

We are one of the country’s fastest growing civil defense firms. We have steadily and successfully made our mark as a trailblazer in the legal ecosphere. We are a progressive, dynamic and diverse firm that prides ourselves in breaking the mold upheld by the “traditional” law firm. Here, you will discover an exceptionally smart, deeply talented team of trial lawyers who have continuously made a profound impact on the lives of literally hundreds of thousands of people. From Howell vs. Hamilton Meats, to our many trial wins, our promise is to provide unparalleled service and achieve exceptional results for our clients.

In addition to our outstanding legal work, we take an innovative approach to law firm management; we invest wholly in our employees. From our specialized internal training program on our proven defense methods, to clear paths to leadership and partnership, we provide the professional development resources and tools needed for attorneys to make significant advancements in their careers - all while building their own brands and becoming sought-after experts in their respective fields.

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OK, now for the legal copy (we are a law firm, after all). It is Tyson & Mendes’ policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. By the way, if you read all of this, congratulations – we can already tell your attention to detail is exceptional.

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Compensation$150,000+