Associate Attorney

Dallas, Texas | Associate Attorney | 5+ Years of Insurance Defense Experience

An active Texas Bar license is required.

Great litigators are developed through meaningful experience, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to take ownership of challenging cases.
At Tyson & Mendes, we're building teams of attorneys who want to do exceptional work, grow together, and become the next generation of leaders.

Our Dallas office is seeking Associate Attorneys with 5+ years of insurance defense experience who are ready to take the next step in their careers.

We are looking for confident, collaborative litigators who value open communication, strong professional relationships, and a team-oriented approach to delivering outstanding results. Whether your goal is to become an exceptional trial attorney, mentor others, or pursue a future leadership or partnership opportunity, we want to help you build that future.

Our Dallas office represents clients throughout Texas in complex state and federal litigation, including trucking and transportation, premises liability, products liability, catastrophic injury, and complex casualty matters.

The office is led by Thera Cooper, Dallas Branch Office Managing Partner
, with regional leadership from Scott Ruksakiati, Midwest & Central Regional Managing Partner
.

Thera brings extensive experience in complex litigation, trial advocacy, and appeals, including commercial disputes, catastrophic personal injury, construction litigation, and products liability. Her background includes successful dispositive motions, favorable trial outcomes, and appellate victories.

Our Dallas team values collaboration, communication, and connection. We are seeking attorneys who want to contribute to a strong, supportive team while developing the skills and experience necessary for long-term professional success.

Meaningful Litigation

Experience:

Handle complex, high-exposure matters, develop litigation strategies, and take ownership of your cases.

Future Leadership & Partnership Opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, professional development, and merit-based pathways to leadership and partnership.

Collaborative, Connected Teams: Work alongside experienced attorneys who value communication, knowledge sharing, and supporting one another.

Exceptional Resources & Trial Training: Benefit from national resources, advanced trial training, and the support of a firm recognized for its innovative approach to insurance defense and stopping Nuclear Verdicts®.

National Strength, Local Connection: Enjoy the resources and stability of a national litigation firm while working within a close-knit, collaborative office.

Flexible Work Arrangements: Opportunities for hybrid or remote flexibility based on position requirements, team needs, and performance.

Active Texas Bar license in good standing.

5+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.

Experience in general liability, premises liability, transportation, products liability, construction, or complex casualty litigation preferred.

Demonstrated ability to independently manage cases, conduct depositions, draft substantive motions, and develop litigation strategies.

Strong legal writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

A collaborative, team-oriented approach and commitment to exceptional client service.

Interest in continued professional development, mentorship, and potential future leadership opportunities.

Trial experience or a strong desire to further develop courtroom skills.

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