Litigation Paralegal (Complex Trial)

Tyson & Mendes LLP

$72K — $99K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Paralegal certification required
  • 3-5 years of litigation paralegal experience
  • California litigation experience preferred
  • Understanding of civil litigation rules and deadlines
  • Proficient in MS Suite and Adobe Acrobat
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Independent thinker with attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys with discovery and motions preparation
  • Manage trial preparation and coordination
  • Obtain and organize medical records and calculate damages
  • Collaborate effectively within a diverse team
  • Communicate case status with clients and experts

Benefits

  • 37.5-hour standard workweek to avoid burnout
  • Education reimbursement up to $3,500 per year
  • Employee Assistance Program provided
  • Accrued vacation time based on salary
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives offered
  • Charitable giving program available
  • Social events to foster colleague relationships
Full Job Description
Complex Trial Paralegal - Join a Leading Litigation Team

Support. Strategize. Succeed.

Hybrid work opportunities available

Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in insurance defense and high-exposure litigation, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Complex Trial Paralegal to support our attorneys in multi-party civil litigation, catastrophic personal injury, and construction defect matters. If you thrive under pressure, excel at managing intricate cases, and want to be part of a collaborative, trial-focused team, we'd love to hear from you.

If you want to contribute to a team that is shaping the future of insurance defense litigation and are ready to take on challenging, impactful work, we encourage you to apply. The hiring manager for this position is the San Diego Office Manager.

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


Compensation Package
  • The hourly pay range of $35-48/hour, depending on experience
  • Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed
  • Paralegals are eligible for an annual bonus ranging from $250-$3,000
  • Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60
  • Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage is $700-$1,700)
  • Employees 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%
  • Paid parental leave at base pay rate

Benefits
  • 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout
  • Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney eligible team members (up to $3,500 per calendar year)
  • Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
  • Vacation time is accrued annually at the employee's base rate
  • 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


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.

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Pay Range

$35-$48 USD

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