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 their life. This part-time Senior Counsel role is designed for experienced litigators to lead meaningful case work, mentor litigation teams, and deliver strategic results while billing approximately 100 hours per month.

You’ll have the autonomy to work how you work best, without stepping away from 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 – Handle high-exposure cases for Fortune 500 clients and top insurers without the demands of a full-time caseload.

Inclusive, Supportive Culture – A collaborative firm where your experience is respected and your mentorship helps shape the next generation of litigators.

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.

• 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 approximately 100 billable hours per month

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.

• Develop a case theme that is persuasive and principled
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
• Work as part of a team with all levels of experience
• Maintain 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-accredited school
• Must be licensed in the State of California
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, including litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including discovery and trial
• Experience with time management systems
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Experience with lower billing requirements while maintaining the same level of work
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings program
• 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
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Social and professional events to build collegiality
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to resources for new parents

Tyson & Mendes is an equal opportunity employer. We do 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 protected characteristics. We are committed to inclusive practices and encouraging diverse perspectives.

Pay Range: $100,000 - $118,000 USD

Interested in building your career at Tyson & Mendes LLP? We welcome qualified applicants to apply and join our team.