Senior Counsel, Insurance Defense Litigation (Remote/Hybrid)

Job overview

Senior Counsel, Insurance Defense Litigation (Remote/Hybrid) is a full-time role with remote, hybrid, or onsite options, supporting the Sacramento team; the listing is based in Folsom, CA. Base salary is $160,000–$190,000 per year, with eligibility for an annual billable-hours bonus. Tyson & Mendes is a civil defense firm investing in attorney development and trial work. The role independently manages litigation matters from strategy through resolution, including discovery, depositions, motions, client and carrier communication, mediation, trial preparation, and trial. It also contributes to case strategy, client relationships, and the development of less experienced attorneys.

What you'll do

• Manage cases from strategy through resolution
• handle discovery, depositions, motion practice, client and carrier communications, mediation, expert work, trial preparation, and trials
• conduct court appearances
• develop case themes
• communicate with clients
• cultivate client relationships
• provide leadership to less experienced attorneys.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior counsel

insurance defense

civil litigation

trial preparation

depositions

california bar license

remote option

hybrid option

onsite option

sacramento team

folsom ca

tyson & mendes

$160k–$190k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life coverage
• 401(k) match
• student loan repayment assistance or 529 savings plan
• paid parental leave
• technology reimbursement
• employee assistance program
• CLE and bar renewal fees
• flexible vacation
• training and leadership development
• partnership pathway.

Why this role

Remote, hybrid, or onsite work options; substantive litigation and trial responsibility; mentorship and leadership development.

About the employer

Tyson & Mendes LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.