<div class="x_elementToProof"> <p></p> <h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Join Tyson & Mendes – Build Your Future in Insurance Defense</h1> <p><strong>Houston, Texas | Associate Attorney | 5+ Years of Insurance Defense Experience</strong></p> <p><em>An active Texas Bar license is required.</em></p> <p>Great litigators are developed through meaningful experience, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to take ownership of challenging cases. <strong>At Tyson & Mendes, we're building teams of attorneys who want to do exceptional work, grow together, and become the next generation of leaders.</strong></p> <p>Our Houston office is seeking <strong>Associate Attorneys with 5+ years of insurance defense experience</strong> who are ready to take the next step in their careers.</p> <p>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.</p> <h2>About Our Houston Team</h2> <p>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.</p> <p>The office is led by <a href="https://www.tysonmendes.com/attorneys/jennifer-akre/"><strong>Jennifer Akre</strong></a><strong>, Houston and Austin Branch Office Managing Partner</strong>, with regional leadership from <a href="https://www.tysonmendes.com/attorneys/scott-ruksakiati/"><strong>Scott Ruksakiati</strong></a><strong>, Midwest & Central Regional Managing Partner</strong>.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Our Houston team values collaboration, communication, and connection.</strong> 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.</p> <h2>Why Tyson & Mendes?</h2> <ul data-spread="false"> <li> <p><strong>Meaningful Litigation Experience:</strong> Handle complex, high-exposure matters, develop litigation strategies, and take ownership of your cases.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Future Leadership & Partnership Opportunities:</strong> Build your career through mentorship, professional development, and merit-based pathways to leadership and partnership.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Collaborative, Connected Teams:</strong> Work alongside experienced attorneys who value open communication, knowledge sharing, and supporting one another.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Exceptional Resources & Trial Training:</strong> Benefit from national resources, advanced trial training, and innovative defense strategies focused on stopping Nuclear Verdicts®.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>National Strength, Local Connection:</strong> Enjoy the resources and stability of a national litigation firm while working within a close-knit, collaborative office.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Flexible Work Arrangements:</strong> Hybrid or remote opportunities may be available based on position requirements, team needs, and performance.</p> </li> </ul> <h2>Who We're Looking For</h2> <ul data-spread="false"> <li> <p><strong>Active Texas Bar license in good standing.</strong></p> </li> <li> <p><strong>5+ years of insurance defense litigation experience required.</strong></p> </li> <li> <p>Experience in one or more of the following practice areas:</p> <ul data-spread="false"> <li> <p>Trucking and transportation liability</p> </li> <li> <p>Premises liability</p> </li> <li> <p>Products liability</p> </li> <li> <p>Construction litigation</p> </li> <li> <p>General liability and complex casualty litigation</p> </li> <li> <p>Catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death defense</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <p>Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation matters, conduct depositions, draft substantive motions, and develop effective defense strategies.</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience handling discovery, case evaluations, settlement negotiations, and client communications.</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong legal writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.</p> </li> <li> <p>Trial experience or a strong interest in further developing courtroom and trial advocacy skills.</p> </li> <li> <p>A collaborative, team-oriented approach and commitment to exceptional client service.</p> </li>