Litigation Paralegal (Complex Trial)

Tyson & Mendes•San Diego, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Complex Trial Paralegal to support attorneys handling multi-party civil litigation, catastrophic personal injury, and construction defect matters. The role is part of a collaborative, trial-focused team working on high-stakes, complex cases. Hybrid work opportunities are available. The paralegal will assist with discovery and motions, manage trial preparation, organize and analyze damages documentation, and communicate with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation. The position has a stated 37.5-hour standard workweek. Compensation is $35–$48 per hour, depending on experience, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate as needed and eligibility for an annual bonus.

Requirements

Paralegal certification.
Three to five years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
Solid understanding of civil litigation, including state and federal deadlines and rules.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills; articulate, organized, and a team player.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
Professional appearance and demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Experience with litigation in California is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery, including interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, and subpoenas; prepare deposition binders.
Prepare supporting documents and exhibits for motions and prepare hearing binders.
Manage trial preparation, including witness and travel coordination, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebooks, subpoenas, and page lines.
Independently obtain, review, and organize medical records and medical billings.
Calculate damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
Work as part of a team with colleagues at all experience levels.
Communicate routinely with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation.

Benefits

Competitive billable-hour bonus program; annual bonus eligibility ranges from $250 to $3,000.
Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost; stated average annual employee contribution for health, vision, and dental coverage is $700–$1,700.
401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%.
Paid parental leave at base pay rate.
Educational reimbursement for eligible non-attorney team members, up to $3,500 per calendar year.
Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.
Vacation time accrued annually at the employee’s base rate.
Professional development through mentorship, trial training, and ongoing learning opportunities.
Hybrid work flexibility.
Internal diversity and inclusion programs, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.
Firm-wide charitable giving program.
Social and off-site events.