Senior Counsel; Part-time

Overview

Lead. Advocate. Win – On Your Terms.

Tyson & Mendes offers a flexible, reduced-hour opportunity for seasoned trial attorneys who want to stay actively engaged in high-stakes litigation on a schedule that works for them. This part-time Senior Counsel role is designed for experienced litigators who want to lead meaningful case work, mentor litigation teams, and deliver strategic results—billing approximately 100 hours per month
. You’ll have the autonomy to work how you work best while handling impactful, complex defense litigation.

Why Tyson & Mendes?

• Flexible by Design – Remote, hybrid, or in-office work; structured around performance, not hours in a seat.
• Meaningful Litigation Work – High-exposure cases for Fortune 500 clients and top insurers without a full-time caseload.
• Inclusive, Supportive Culture – A collaborative firm where your experience is respected and your mentorship shapes the next generation.
• Stability + National Reach – Long-term opportunities at a growing firm, even on a reduced schedule.
• Commitment to DE&I – A culture that champions diverse voices and equitable pathways for all attorneys.

What You’ll Do

• Lead strategy and oversight for complex insurance defense and civil litigation matters
• Collaborate with attorneys across teams, offering high-level guidance and mentoring junior litigators
• Oversee case development from inception to resolution, including trial preparation when needed
• Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, balancing exceptional representation with practical solutions
• Contribute meaningfully while maintaining a flexible schedule of ~100 billable hours/month

Who You Are

You are a highly experienced litigator (8+ years) with a strong background in insurance defense or complex civil litigation. You’ve led high-stakes cases and thrive on strategy, courtroom advocacy, and collaboration. You’re looking to stay active in litigation without the demands of a full-time role—and you’re energized by mentoring, advising, and making an impact with flexibility and purpose.

Make Your Move – Join Tyson & Mendes and help shape the future of insurance defense.
Apply today. We’re ready for your best.

• Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
• Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
• Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
• Routine communications with clients
• Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
• Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys

• JD from an ABA-approved school
• Must be licensed in your state
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Experience with time management systems
• Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Work at lower billing requirements but still doing the same level of work
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program through Health Advocate
• Access to Maven resources for new parents through Blue Shield

Pay Range – $100,000 - $118,000 USD

Notes – This description reflects the role and requirements as stated by the firm. It excludes extraneous application and regulatory materials and does not include non-essential boilerplate.

Equal employment opportunity:
Tyson & Mendes LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, or other non-merit factors.