Tyson & Mendes LLP

Senior Counsel

Tyson & Mendes LLP · Albuquerque, NM

Posted 13 days ago · $140,000 - 170,000

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This role has been open
13 days
Tyson & Mendes LLP's roles stay open a median of 21 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
100% of Tyson & Mendes LLP's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Tyson & Mendes LLP
low
0 stale, 1 reposted of 73 open
Hiring momentum
281 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Senior Counsel at Tyson & Mendes, you will take on a senior role in insurance defense, where you will independently manage high-exposure cases, including court appearances, depositions, and trials. You will also mentor junior attorneys, develop compelling case themes, and maintain routine communications with clients, all while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Tyson & Mendes LLP as an employer.

What you need

  • Active bar license in the State of New Mexico
  • JD from an ABA approved school
  • 8+ years of solid litigation experience
  • Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities
  • Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
  • Professional appearance and demeanor

Nice to have

  • Experience handling insurance defense matters
  • Experience with time management systems
  • Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

What you get

  • Base salary ranging from $140,000 - 170,000 annually
  • Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and aggregating with $7,500 for additional tiers
  • Comprehensive benefits coverage with plans available at zero employee cost
  • 401(k) program with matching contributions
  • Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan
  • Paid parental leave at base pay

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the firm's technology stack or tools used in litigation
  • The role emphasizes autonomy which may require strong self-management skills
  • The firm promotes from within, which could indicate limited external hiring for higher roles

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Listed by Tyson & Mendes LLP on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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