Associate Attorney

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🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

💵 $100k - $145k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer

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Tyson & Mendes

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2002

🛡️ Insurance

🏗️ Construction

💼 Consulting

Insurance • Construction • Consulting

Tyson & Mendes is a nationwide civil litigation defense firm specializing in a wide range of practice areas. These include automobile and autonomous vehicle liability, insurance coverage, casualty, commercial litigation, construction, employment, environmental torts, real estate, professional liability, and more. The firm offers robust defense strategies against nuclear verdicts in diverse industries such as retail, hospitality, and public entities. With numerous offices across the United States, Tyson & Mendes is committed to diversity, education, development, and giving back to the community through various programs and initiatives.

📋 Description

• Develop compelling case strategies that drive results • Handle complex, high-exposure insurance defense matters • Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials • Manage litigation matters from discovery through trial • Conduct case evaluations and settlement negotiations • Maintain consistent and professional communication with clients • Build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients • Collaborate with attorneys and staff at all experience levels • Mentor and guide junior attorneys • Take ownership of cases and contribute to team growth and success

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school • Active Texas Bar license in good standing • 5+ years of insurance defense litigation experience required • Experience in trucking and transportation liability, premises liability, products liability, construction litigation, general liability, complex casualty litigation, catastrophic personal injury, or wrongful death defense • Ability to independently manage litigation matters and a full caseload from discovery through trial • Experience conducting depositions, drafting substantive motions, developing case strategies, handling discovery, case evaluations, settlement negotiations, and client communications • Strong legal writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills • Trial experience or strong interest in developing courtroom and trial advocacy skills • Collaborative, team-oriented approach and commitment to exceptional client service • Interest in professional development, mentorship, and future leadership opportunities • Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities • Professional appearance and demeanor

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000, with $7,500 for every additional tier • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost • 401(k) program with 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 ($100-$200/month) for full-time attorneys after one year • Paid parental leave at base pay • Monthly technology reimbursement of $60 • 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, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative • Firm-wide charitable giving program • Social and off-site events • Flexible work model: remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

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