Senior Counsel

Min 8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary

$150,000 - $200,000 per year

H1: Senior Counsel - Litigation Law Firm in Philadelphia
H2: Join Tyson & Mendes and Elevate Your Career in Litigation

Bullet points:
- Join a premier law firm known for its commitment to excellence and comprehensive training programs
- Work with top litigators and gain experience in insurance defense and civil litigation
- We seek an experienced Senior Counsel with 8+ years of civil litigation experience
- Responsibilities include developing a compelling case theme, independently handling court appearances and trials, and providing leadership to less experienced attorneys
- Must have a JD from an ABA approved school and be licensed in PA
- Benefits include a guaranteed bonus structure, various healthcare plans, 401K matching, and more
- We invest in our employees' professional development and offer clear paths to leadership and partnership
- Our firm values diversity and provides opportunities for growth and advancement regardless of non-merit-based factors

SEO-friendly job title: Senior Counsel - Civil Litigation - Philadelphia Law Firm

Bold headlines:
- Take Your Career in Litigation to the Next Level with Tyson & Mendes
- Join a Team of Top Litigators and Become the Best Litigator with Us
- Specialize in Insurance Defense and Civil Litigation at a Premier Law Firm
- Seeking Experienced Senior Counsel to Join Our Award-Winning Team in Philadelphia
- Comprehensive Benefits and Professional Development Opportunities Available at Tyson & Mendes

if you are licensed to practice in one of our states even if you do not live close to one of our offices, please let us know!



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 pa
this is a hybrid position
8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with premise liability, high exposure cases, labor law, property damage, construction law cases, 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



benefits:



guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
a variety of healthcare 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
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



why tyson & mendes?



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location

philadelphia, pennsylvania (hybrid)

department

attorney

employment type

ft

minimum experience

experienced

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