Associate Attorney

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Join Tyson & Mendes – Build Your Future in Insurance Defense

Houston, Texas | Associate Attorney | 5+ Years of Insurance Defense Experience

An active Texas Bar license is required.

Great litigators are developed through meaningful experience, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to take ownership of challenging cases. At Tyson & Mendes, we're building teams of attorneys who want to do exceptional work, grow together, and become the next generation of leaders.

Our Houston office is seeking Associate Attorneys with 5+ years of insurance defense experience who are ready to take the next step in their careers.

We're looking for confident, collaborative litigators who value open communication, strong professional relationships, and a team-oriented approach to delivering outstanding results. Whether your goal is to become an exceptional trial attorney, mentor others, or pursue future leadership or partnership opportunities, we want to help you build that future.

About Our Houston Team

Our Houston office represents clients throughout Texas in complex state and federal litigation, including trucking and transportation, premises liability, products liability, construction, catastrophic injury, and complex casualty matters at both primary and excess coverage levels.

The office is led by Jennifer Akre , Houston and Austin Branch Office Managing Partner , with regional leadership from Scott Ruksakiati , Midwest & Central Regional Managing Partner .

Jennifer brings more than 15 years of experience litigating high-risk civil and criminal matters. Her practice includes defending businesses in the transportation and logistics, oil and gas, and multifamily housing industries. A former partner at a large Texas-based firm, Jennifer combines extensive litigation experience with a strong commitment to mentorship, collaboration, and professional development. She also chairs Tyson & Mendes' Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

Our Houston team values collaboration, communication, and connection. We're seeking attorneys who want to contribute to a supportive, high-performing team while developing the skills, judgment, and experience necessary for long-term professional success.

Why Tyson & Mendes?

Meaningful Litigation Experience: Handle complex, high-exposure matters, develop litigation strategies, and take ownership of your cases.

Future Leadership & Partnership Opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, professional development, and merit-based pathways to leadership and partnership.

Collaborative, Connected Teams: Work alongside experienced attorneys who value open communication, knowledge sharing, and supporting one another.

Exceptional Resources & Trial Training: Benefit from national resources, advanced trial training, and innovative defense strategies focused on stopping Nuclear Verdicts®.

National Strength, Local Connection: Enjoy the resources and stability of a national litigation firm while working within a close-knit,
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• 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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Equal Opportunity Employer Notice

OK, now for the legal copy (we are a law firm, after all). It is Tyson & Mendes’ policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. By the way, if you read all of this, congratulations – we can already tell your attention to detail is exceptional.

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Pay Range
$100,000 — $145,000 USD