Geared toward experienced insurance defense attorneys comfortable with independent case management and trial preparation.
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Original posting from Tyson & Mendes LLP via Greenhouse
Senior Counsel | Insurance Defense | Pennsylvania | Remote
You’ve Built the Experience. Now Put It to Work Somewhere That Values It.
Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel with 8+ years of insurance defense experience to join our Philadelphia office.
This is an opportunity for a seasoned attorney who wants the best of both worlds: the autonomy to run your cases and make decisions, with access to highly experienced trial attorneys when you want collaboration, strategy, or another perspective.
Our Philadelphia office is led by experienced litigators Maureen Daley and Christopher Kelly, who bring different but complementary approaches to leadership and litigation.
Sophisticated Work. Experienced Leadership.
Our Philadelphia attorneys handle a broad range of complex civil defense matters, including:
General and premises liability
Commercial motor vehicle and trucking litigation
Medical and professional liability
Products liability
Construction litigation
Employment matters
Insurance coverage and bad faith
Commercial litigation
Wrongful death and other high-exposure matters
Senior Counsel attorneys have the opportunity to own their matters, develop strategy, take and defend depositions, work with experts, handle substantive motions and mediations, communicate directly with clients and carriers, and prepare cases for trial.
Learn From Experience — Without Being Micromanaged
Maureen Daley brings more than 25 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts and has built a practice handling sophisticated corporate defense matters, including commercial transportation, premises liability, products liability, construction, and other complex litigation.
Chris Kelly brings decades of experience across general liability, professional liability, construction, trucking, commercial litigation, insurance coverage, and other high-stakes matters.
Together, they offer Senior Counsel something particularly valuable: access to experienced litigators and strategic collaboration without unnecessary layers or micromanagement.
You are trusted to use the judgment you've spent your career developing.
Trial Experience Matters Here
We are particularly interested in attorneys who have had meaningful exposure to trial, whether you've tried cases to verdict, served as second chair, or developed significant pretrial and courtroom experience.
For attorneys who want to continue building their trial credentials, Tyson & Mendes offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced trial lawyers and contribute meaningfully as cases move toward trial.
Remote + Connected
This is a remote position, offering experienced attorneys the flexibility to work where they are most productive while remaining connected to a collaborative Philadelphia team.
The culture is collegial, experienced, and low-ego. Attorneys pitch in, share knowledge, and support one another while still having the independence to manage their own work.
What We're Looking For
8+ years of insurance defense litigation experience
Active Pennsylvania Bar license required
Pennsylvania and New Jersey dual admission strongly preferred
Significant independent case-management experience
Strong discovery, deposition, mediation, and motion practice experience
Trial experience strongly preferred
Experience with general liability, premises liability, trucking/commercial auto, professional liability, construction, medical malpractice, or similar defense matters
Strong client and carrier relationships and communication skills
Prior billing experience
Ability to independently develop strategy and move matters forward
Collaborative, responsive, and willing to be part of a team
Your Experience Should Open Doors.
You've spent years developing your judgment, litigation skills, and reputation. Your next role should give you the opportunity to use them.
At Tyson & Mendes, you'll have autonomy without isolation, flexibility without sacrificing sophisticated work, and access to experienced litigators who understand what it takes to successfully defend complex cases.
Bring your experience. Keep building what's next.
Responsibilities
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
Requirements
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 handling insurance defense matters preferred
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
Compensation Package
The base salary for this position ranges from $150,000-200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Attorneys are eligible for an annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700-$1,700)
Employees benefit from a 401(k) program that includes a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100-$200/month
Paid parental leave at base pay
Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
Firm Provided CLE Programs and Paid Bar License Renewal Fees
Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
Defined pathway to partnership
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
Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
About Tyson & Mendes
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We’re one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country—known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. Our dynamic, diverse team of trial attorneys delivers exceptional results, from landmark cases like Howell v. Hamilton Meats to numerous defense verdicts across the nation.
But we don’t stop at great legal work—we invest in our people. With specialized training in our proven defense methods, clear paths to leadership, and robust professional development, we empower attorneys to grow their careers, build their personal brands, and become leaders in the field.
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Pay Range$150,000—$200,000 USD