Senior Counsel

TL;DR

Senior Counsel: Independently handle insurance defense litigation with an accent on trial preparation, discovery, and courtroom strategy. Focus on leading high-exposure cases, managing litigation teams, and delivering exceptional client value through complex depositions, briefs, and trials.

Location: Seattle, WA

Salary: $145,000-$180,000 annually

Company

Tyson & Mendes is a fast-growing civil defense firm focused on insurance defense and trial advocacy.

What you will do

• Develop compelling case themes and drive strategy for high-stakes insurance defense matters.
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.
• Manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial.
• Lead and direct less experienced attorneys, including mentoring and providing litigation leadership.
• Communicate routinely with clients and cultivate relationships with current and future clients.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-approved school.
• Active bar license in the State of Washington is required.
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation.
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including discovery and trial.
• Strong communication skills (listening, verbal, and written) and professional demeanor.
• Proficiency in MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work model with remote, hybrid, or onsite options.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost.
• 401(k) with matching (100% match on first 3% contributed; 50% match on following 4-5%).
• Annual billable hours bonus and paid parental leave at base pay.
• Firm-provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees; in-house training and leadership development.
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60 and flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

Hiring process

• Application review followed by interviews to assess litigation experience, leadership, and fit for high-exposure insurance defense work.