Senior Counsel

Experience, Autonomy, and Leadership That Is Truly Invested Senior Counsel | Sacramento, California Please note: An active California Bar license is required. At the Senior Counsel level, you know how to manage litigation. What can be harder to find is an environment that gives you the independence you have earned while still providing access to leaders who are genuinely invested in your success. That is what makes our Sacramento team different. Tyson & Mendes is growing in Sacramento, and we are looking for an experienced litigator to join a close knit team known for strong mentorship, substantive litigation experience, and high standards for the work we deliver. For experienced insurance defense attorneys, this position offers the flexibility to work remotely while remaining closely connected to a highly engaged local team. If you value autonomy, direct communication, meaningful feedback, and leaders who will make time to help you become an even stronger lawyer, we would love to meet you. Why Our Sacramento Team? Work With a Leader Who Is Truly Involved Our Sacramento office is led by Norma Pedroza Chavez, an accomplished litigator with more than 26 years of experience handling matters through trial, mediation, and arbitration. Norma's practice spans premises liability, professional liability, personal injury, catastrophic accidents, construction defect, construction accidents, human services, and employment law. She is also a highly engaged leader and mentor. Norma knows what is happening within her teams, makes herself available when attorneys need guidance, and provides clear, substantive feedback designed to make good lawyers better. Her approach is hands on when you need it and responsive to the experience and development needs of the individual attorney. For an experienced litigator who still values learning from someone who knows the fundamentals of excellent litigation inside and out, that access is invaluable. Take Ownership of Your Cases Senior Counsel are expected to practice with independence. You will have the opportunity to manage your matters from strategy through resolution, including discovery, depositions, substantive motion practice, client and carrier communication, mediation, expert work, trial preparation, and trial. We are looking for someone who can see the bigger picture, anticipate what comes next, communicate proactively, and keep matters moving without needing constant oversight. Get Meaningful Trial Experience This is a litigation team that believes attorneys become stronger by actually litigating. Our Sacramento practice offers opportunities for substantive case responsibility and trial experience, with experienced attorneys available to help you prepare for those opportunities when they come. Whether you already have trials behind you or want to continue building your courtroom experience, you will be working with people who know how to take cases from inception through verdict. Join a Team That Cares About the Details and Each Other Sacramento is a smaller office, and that is part of its strength. The team is connected, responsive, and intentional about including one another. Attorneys connect through weekly Friday meetings, team calls, dinners, and regular interaction across the office. There is a high standard for the work, but there is also a genuine willingness to help. This is a team that will meet you where you are, provide feedback when you need it, and go out of its way to make sure you feel connected. We are looking for someone who will bring that same spirit to the team. Who Will Thrive Here? You are an experienced California litigator who takes pride in doing things well. Ideally, you bring a strong background in insurance defense and can independently manage an active caseload. Experience in premises liability, professional liability, personal injury, catastrophic injury, construction, employment, or other substantive civil defense matters may also translate well to the practice. You are responsive to clients and colleagues. You communicate before someone has to ask. You understand deadlines, billing expectations, and the fundamentals of excellent case management. You are also receptive to feedback. At this point in your career, you are confident enough to work independently but still recognize the value of another experienced lawyer challenging your thinking, sharpening your strategy, or showing you a better way to approach something. If you appreciate clear expectations, direct communication, accountability, and excellent mentorship, you are likely to feel at home here. Remote Flexibility With a Connected Local Team For experienced insurance defense litigators who have demonstrated the ability to manage their practice independently, this position offers the opportunity to work remotely. Flexibility does not mean disconnection. Our Sacramento attorneys stay closely connected through regular team communication. #J-18808-Ljbffr