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Remote Senior Counsel - Insurance Defense

$160k - $190k

Tyson & Mendes

Join Tyson & Mendes – Where Insurance Defense Meets Innovation

An active bar license in the State of California is required.

At Tyson & Mendes, we’re more than a national litigation firm—we’re a force for change in insurance defense and trial advocacy. Known for our cutting-edge approach and bold mission to stop Nuclear Verdicts®, we set the standard for results-driven representation across the country.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on clients, cases, and the legal industry, this is your moment.

Growth Built In – With our nationally recognized trial academy, ongoing executive-level development, and a firm culture that promotes from within, your next step forward is already in motion.

Stability + Agility – Join a firm with national reach, financial strength, and a collaborative, no-silos mindset. Inclusive by Design – Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is more than a policy—it’s a practice that drives innovation, strengthens teams, and delivers better results.

Flexible, Performance-Focused Work – Office, hybrid, or remote—we value outcomes over facetime. Your work style should support your best work.

You thrive on complex cases, thinking several moves ahead, and turning legal challenges into opportunities. You bring proven experience managing litigation teams, mentoring junior attorneys, and navigating high-stakes matters with confidence. 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation

Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision

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 throughHealthAdvocate

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

About Tyson & Mendes We’re one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country—known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. But we don’t stop at great legal work—we invest in our people. With specialized training in our proven defense methods, clear paths to leadership, and robust professional development, we empower attorneys to grow their careers, build their personal brands, and become leaders in the field.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Notice 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. For more information on the Firm’s policies, please refer to the document provided here.

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