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The team has the feel of a boutique practice: accessible leadership, real collaboration, and meaningful responsibility; while giving you the resources, technology, training, and infrastructure of a national litigation firm. \nThis role is especially unique because you won’t be placed into a narrow practice lane. \nYou’ll work alongside Partner David Heemann, whose practice spans insurance coverage, bad faith, claims management, general liability, auto liability, construction defect, and other complex insurance matters. David brings more than 20 years of experience, including significant in-house coverage counsel experience, and has advised on matters with exposures exceeding $100 million. \nFor an attorney who wants to become a stronger, more versatile insurance litigator, this is a compelling place to do it. \nMore Than Routine Auto Defense \nApproximately 10% of the practice will involve first-party and coverage-related work, with the remainder consisting of a diverse mix of tort litigation, including: \nAuto and UIM matters\nPremises liability\nProducts liability\nConstruction-related litigation\nComplex bodily injury claims\nInsurance coverage and first-party bad faith exposure\nHigh-value and unusual matters involving sophisticated liability issues \nThe variety is a major differentiator. \nYou won’t spend your career handling the same type of case over and over. The team regularly works on matters involving complex legal issues, significant injuries, and unique clients; including litigation in which David has been appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney General to defend the State of Washington. \nThat breadth of work is difficult to find at many traditional insurance defense firms. \nLearn From a True Insurance Coverage Resource \nDavid’s background offers something particularly valuable for an attorney interested in developing deeper insurance knowledge. \nBefore joining Tyson & Mendes, he served as Claims Coverage Counsel for Mutual of Enumclaw and has extensive experience with coverage opinions, claims management, policy drafting, bad faith litigation, regulatory issues, and complex insurance disputes. \nYou’ll have the opportunity to work closely with an experienced partner while still having room to develop your own judgment, manage cases, and take meaningful ownership of your practice. \nThis is mentorship without micromanagement. \nBoutique Connection. National Resources. \nOur Seattle office offers the relationships and visibility of a smaller team without the limitations of a small firm. \nYou’ll have access to: \nA national network of experienced litigators\nFirmwide training and professional development\nOur Trial Academy and litigation methodologies\nAdvanced technology and AI-enabled legal resources\nSophisticated case-management and billing tools\nCross-office collaboration and subject-matter expertise\nOpportunities to grow alongside an expanding Seattle practice \nYou can be known by your team, learn directly from experienced partners, and make a visible impact-while still having a national platform behind you. \nWho Will Thrive Here \nWe’re looking for an attorney who has built a solid litigation foundation and is ready for more variety, responsibility, and growth. \nThe strongest candidate will have approximately 3-5 years of Washington litigation experience, ideally including Washington UIM matters and some exposure to first-party bad faith or insurance coverage. \nYou should enjoy managing cases, working through complicated legal issues, communicating with clients, taking depositions, writing and arguing motions, and continuing to develop as a well-rounded litigator. \nMost importantly, you should be curious. \nIf you want to understand why coverage works the way it does, handle meaningful liability matters, and become the attorney clients trust with complicated problems, this team can give you that runway. \nBuild a Practice, Not Just a Caseload \nAt Tyson & Mendes, we’re looking for attorneys who want to become exceptional at what they do. \nIf you’re ready for a role that offers complex work, accessible mentorship, meaningful responsibility, modern resources, and a genuinely connected Seattle team, we’d like to meet you. \nBring your litigation experience. We’ll help you broaden what you can do with it. \nRESPONSIBILITIES \nDevelop compelling case strategies that cut through emotional arguments and drive results\nSet a higher standard-challenge mediocrity and push for excellence in every aspect of your work\nIndependently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials\nCollaborate seamlessly with attorneys and staff at all experience levels\nMaintain consistent and professional communication with clients\nBuild and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients\nMentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys, contributing to team growth and success \n\nREQUIREMENTS \nJuris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school\nActive bar license in the state of Washington\n3+ years of experience in insurance defense\n3-5 years of litigation experience, including experience handling Washington UIM matters and exposure to first-party bad faith claims.\n1-8 years of solid litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation\nAbility to independently manage a full caseload, from discovery through trial\nFamiliarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems\nProficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint\nSelf-motivated with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills\nExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities\nProfessional appearance and demeanor \nCOMPENSATION PACKAGE \nThe base salary for this position ranges from $100,000-145,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications\nAttorneys are eligible for an annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier\nComprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700-$1,700)\nEmployees benefit from a 401(k) program that includes a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%\nStudent loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100-$200/month\nPaid parental leave at base pay\nEmployees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60 \nBENEFITS \nEmployee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate\nComprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities\nFirm Provided CLE Programs and Paid Bar License Renewal Fees\nFlexible vacation policy for attorneys\nDefined pathway to partnership\nInternal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative\nFirm-wide charitable giving program\nNumerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues\nFlexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available \nAbout Tyson & Mendes \nClick here to learn more about the Tyson & Mendes Office! (944) The Tyson & Mendes Office - YouTube \nWe’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. \nBut 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. \nFollow along with the firm on Twitter and LinkedIn, or visit www.tysonmendes.com. \n\nEqual Opportunity Employer Notice \nOK, 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. \nNOTICE TO APPLICANTS/EMPLOYEES OF TYSON & MENDES: Please take notice that the Firm collects certain information about you. 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