Join Tyson & Mendes: Leading the Charge in Insurance Defense and Trial Advocacy
Please note: An active bar license in the State of Florida is required for this position.
At Tyson & Mendes, we're not just another law firm; we're on a mission to become the best national insurance defense and go-to trial firm. We're proud to lead the industry with our outstanding legal results and innovative strategies, including our commitment to stopping Nuclear Verdicts®. Our culture of excellence sets us apart, creating a dynamic, creative environment driven by continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
Job Location Flexibility
At our company, we prioritize flexibility to help you work where and how you work best. We offer a variety of work location options to suit your preferences. Whether you prefer to work remotely (available for in-person appearances), enjoy a hybrid approach by splitting your time between remote work and our office, or thrive in a dedicated in-office environment, we have a solution that fits your needs. Our goal is to support your unique work style and help you succeed in your role.
Who We're Looking For…
We are seeking talented and passionate legal professionals who are ready to be part of a forward-thinking, client-focused firm. If you are committed to excellence, eager to innovate, and thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment, Tyson & Mendes is the place for you.
Join us and make your mark as we continue to serve the top 25 property and casualty insurers in America and expand our relationships with Fortune 500 companies. Be part of a team that's setting new standards in the legal industry—apply today!
About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Counsel with extensive experience in insurance defense and complex trial litigation to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of hands-on trial experience, adept at handling high-stakes and complex cases from inception through resolution. This role involves leading trial teams, managing a diverse caseload, and delivering strategic advice to clients, making it ideal for a seasoned litigator with proven courtroom success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Complex Trials: Represent clients in high-exposure and complex insurance defense cases, including cases involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, property damage, and professional liability.
- 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.
- Courtroom Representation: Serve as lead counsel in jury trials, bench trials, and mediations, presenting cases effectively and persuasively.
- Team Leadership and Mentorship: 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.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in Florida 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.
- Proven ability to manage and prioritize a large, demanding caseload with limited oversight.
- Exceptional oral advocacy, legal writing, and negotiation skills.
- Strong client relationship management skills with an ability to communicate complex legal strategies effectively.
- Background in catastrophic injury, construction defect, or professional liability cases preferred.
- Experience with e-discovery tools and case management software.
- Membership in local or national trial lawyer associations is a plus.
Benefits
- Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision 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
- Pathway to partnership for attorneys
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
- Access to Maven resources for new parents through Blue Shield
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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Pay Range
$150,000—$200,000 USD
What We Do
Tyson & Mendes’ goal is to achieve justice for all through innovation, collaboration, and outstanding service. Founded in 2002 by principal trial attorneys Robert Tyson and Patrick Mendes, we are an AV-rated litigation firm of more than 200 attorneys across the U.S. specializing in defending insurers, corporations, and insureds in civil litigation. Tyson & Mendes represents clients throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. In addition to these states, our attorneys also serve clients in Georgia, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin.
We have handled some of the most contentious cases that have helped define insurance defense litigation, and we have earned our reputation for targeting the threat of and putting a stop to Nuclear Verdicts® – runaway jury verdicts in excess of $10 million.
Our trial-only subsidiary firm, TM HALO®, is wholly dedicated to stemming the tide of Nuclear Verdicts®. Comprised of Tyson & Mendes’ elite defense attorneys with decades of courtroom experience, TM HALO lawyers parachute in to handle the thorniest, highest stakes cases and prevent Nuclear Verdicts®.
Back at home, we are ensuring all of our attorneys have the tools they need to achieve exceptional results and protect our clients from unfounded damages awards. We are committed to ongoing education and development. Through comprehensive programs like our TM University and the Tyson & Mendes Trial Academy, Tyson & Mendes attorneys receive in-depth training on the proven defense methods outlined in Managing Partner Robert Tyson’s best-selling book, “Nuclear Verdicts®: Defending Justice for All,” which is the first playbook for the defense on how to avoid runaway jury verdicts
