Remote Senior Counsel - Insurance Defense

Job Description Join Tyson & Mendes – Senior Counsel, Complex Trial Teams
Where Insurance Defense Meets Innovation
An active bar license in the State of California is required.
As a national force in insurance defense and trial advocacy, we're known for our bold mission to stop Nuclear Verdicts® and our results-driven approach to high-exposure litigation. We are expanding our Complex Trial Teams and seeking accomplished Senior Counsel ready to make an impact in the courtroom and beyond.
Lead with Impact – As Senior Counsel on our Complex Trial Team, you'll take the reins on challenging, high-value matters with the support and trust of a firm built for trial success.
Elite Training + Resources – From our Trial Academy to dedicated jury research and litigation support, we equip you with everything you need to succeed at the highest level.
Stability + Momentum – Join a financially strong, nationally scaled firm with an agile, no-silos culture that prioritizes long-term success over short-term wins.
Authentic Inclusion – At Tyson & Mendes, diverse perspectives and lived experiences are essential to our approach, our outcomes, and our culture.
Results Matter, Not Where You Work – Office-based, hybrid, or remote—we focus on performance and outcomes, not location.
You think like a tactician, mentor with purpose, and uphold the highest standards of ethics and advocacy. With a deep understanding of high-exposure civil litigation—especially in areas like catastrophic injury, wrongful death, or construction defect—you are ready to take the next step in your leadership and litigation career.
Be part of something bigger—join Tyson & Mendes and help shape the future of insurance defense. Case Strategy and Planning: Develop and execute case strategies, including risk assessment, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
Client Advisement: Work closely with clients, insurance carriers, and adjusters to provide clear legal advice, case assessments, and updates on case developments
Litigation Management: Oversee all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, pre-trial motions, and settlement negotiations
Serve as lead counsel in jury trials, bench trials, and mediations, presenting cases effectively and persuasively
Supervise and mentor junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, ensuring high-quality work and compliance with best practices
Collaboration with Experts: Collaborate with expert witnesses, including medical, forensic, engineering, and economic experts, to strengthen case arguments
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Active license to practice law in California and eligibility to practice in federal courts
• 8+ years of experience in insurance defense litigation with a strong focus on complex trial work
• Demonstrated success as lead trial counsel in multiple high-stakes cases
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure, tort law, insurance law, and trial strategies
• Exceptional oral advocacy, legal writing, and negotiation skills
• Strong client relationship management skills with an ability to communicate complex legal strategies effectively
• Experience with e-discovery tools and case management software
• Membership in local or national trial lawyer associations is a plus

Attorneys are eligible for an annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700-$1,700)
Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100-$200/month
Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60
Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
Defined pathway to partnership
Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women's Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues
Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
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