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Senior Counsel

Tyson & Mendes LLP · Las Vegas, NV · $135k–$180k

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Senior Counsel

You've Built Your Experience. Practice Somewhere That Trusts It.

Senior Counsel | Nevada | Flexible/Remote

Please note: An active Nevada Bar license is required.

At this point in your career, you don't need someone looking over your shoulder. You need a platform that trusts your judgment, gives you ownership of your matters and client relationships, and provides experienced leadership when you want another perspective.

That's what we're building in Nevada.

Led by Partner Griffith Hayes, our Nevada team handles a diverse civil defense practice that includes high-exposure premises liability, bodily injury, hospitality and casino matters, auto liability, dealership-related litigation, and broader general liability matters.

We're looking for experienced litigators who can independently manage sophisticated matters, communicate confidently with clients and carriers, and take ownership of cases from strategy through resolution or trial.

Why Experienced Attorneys Join Our Nevada Team

Autonomy Without Being on an Island

Griff's leadership style is straightforward: experienced attorneys should have room to practice. He is accessible when you need him, but he isn't interested in micromanaging attorneys who have demonstrated they can manage their work.

Own the Client Relationship

Senior attorneys communicate directly with carriers and clients and are trusted to manage strategy, expectations, exposure, and the progression of their matters.

A Flexible Nevada Practice

You do not have to live in Las Vegas to build a practice with our Nevada team.

Our attorneys work in a highly flexible environment, with many appearances handled virtually. Travel is expected when matters require it, including trials, court appearances, site inspections, trial preparation, and certain client needs.

Continue Building What's Yours

Your experience should create more options, not fewer.

Whether you want to deepen client relationships, try more cases, mentor other attorneys, develop an area of expertise, write, speak, or build your professional reputation, Tyson & Mendes provides resources to support the career you're building.

Who We're Looking For

We're interested in experienced litigators who are independent, responsive, communicative, and comfortable owning their matters.

Insurance defense experience is preferred, particularly experience involving general liability, premises liability, bodily injury, auto, hospitality, construction, or other complex civil matters.

We're also interested in accomplished litigators from other backgrounds who bring strong fundamentals, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to transition successfully into a sophisticated civil defense practice.

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, depositi

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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.

Follow along with the firm on Twitter and LinkedIn , or visit www.tysonmendes.com .

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.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS/EMPLOYEES OF TYSON & MENDES: Please take notice that the Firm collects certain information about you. For more information on the Firm’s policies, please refer to the document provided here .

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Pay Range
$135,000 — $180,000 USD