Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Paralegal – Join a Leading Litigation Team!

Support. Strategize. Succeed.

📍 Hybrid Work Opportunities Available

Are you an experienced litigation paralegal ready to take your career to the next level? Tyson & Mendes , a nationally recognized law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation , is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive legal professional to support our attorneys in civil litigation, personal injury, and construction defect cases . If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and are looking for a dynamic, team-oriented firm , we want to hear from you!

Why Tyson & Mendes?

✔ Collaborative Legal Team – Work alongside skilled attorneys and legal professionals in a supportive, team-driven environment .
✔ Culture of Respect & Inclusion – Join a firm that values diversity, equity, and a positive workplace culture .
✔ Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy the balance of remote and in-office work to fit your lifestyle.
✔ Career Growth & Development – Access ongoing training, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities .
✔ Billable Hour Bonus Program – Be rewarded for your contributions with a competitive bonus structure.

What You'll Do:

• Assist attorneys in case management, trial preparation, and litigation support .
• Draft, proofread, and manage legal documents, pleadings, and discovery responses .
• Conduct legal research and case investigations , helping to develop winning case strategies.
• Coordinate court filings, depositions, hearings, and trial schedules .
• Communicate with clients, experts, courts, and opposing counsel , maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Utilize legal technology and case management software to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

Who You Are:

✅ Experienced paralegal with 5+ years in civil litigation, insurance defense, personal injury, or construction defect law .
✅ Skilled in case management, e-filing, discovery, and trial preparation .
✅ Highly organized and detail-oriented , able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment .
✅ Strong communicator who thrives in a team-driven legal setting .
✅ Proficient in legal software, Microsoft Office, and document management systems .

📩 Ready to take the next step in your legal career? Apply today and become part of a firm that values your skills and contributions!

Responsibilities

• Ability to assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery (interrogatories, requests for admissions, and request for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders) and motions (preparation of any supporting documents and exhibits, and preparing hearing binders)
• Ability to manage trial preparation including: coordination of witnesses and travel, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebook, subpoenas, and page lines
• Independently obtain, review and organize medical records/medical billings, calculate damages including medical expenses, lost wages and property damage
• Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
• Routine communications with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation

Requirements

• Paralegal certification
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a litigation paralegal
• Experience with litigation in the state of California is highly encouraged
• Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules)
• High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Benefits

• Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (some at no cost to the employee)
• 401K matching
• Paid parental leave
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Access to Maven resources for new parents through Blue Shield

Why Tyson & Mendes?

We are one of the country's fastest growing civil defense firms. We have steadily and successfully made our mark as a trailblazer in the legal ecosphere. We are a progressive, dynamic and diverse firm that prides ourselves in breaking the mold upheld by the "traditional" law firm. Here, you will discover an exceptionally smart, deeply talented team, who have continuously made a profound impact on the lives of literally hundreds of thousands of people. From Howell vs. Hamilton Meats, to our many trial wins, our mission every day is to provide unparalleled service and achieve exceptional results for our clients.

In addition to our outstanding legal work, we take an innovative approach to law firm management that invests wholly in our employees.

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

$30—$43 USD