Legal Assistant
About The Position
Tyson & Mendes is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling civil litigation and insurance defense. The role provides administrative and litigation support, including drafting and e-filing documents, managing case calendars, coordinating hearings and trial preparation, and communicating with clients and courts while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. The position is described as full-time, with flexible work options; the assistant must be able to work from the office at least once a week. The standard workweek is 37.5 hours, and overtime may be needed.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
- Able to work from the office at least once a week.
- Solid understanding of civil litigation, including state and federal calendar deadlines and rules.
- Experience with state and federal court filings in New York.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills; articulate, organized, and a team player.
- Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks.
- Docket deadlines.
- Coordinate attorney travel arrangements.
- Format pleadings and correspondence.
- Schedule depositions, hearings, and conference calls.
- Assist with trial preparation.
- File and e-file documents in state and federal courts.
- Assist with document management and file organization.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost; the stated average annual employee contribution for health, vision, and dental coverage is $700–$1,700.
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
- 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%.
- Vacation time accrued annually at the employee’s base rate.
- Paid parental leave at base pay.
- 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout.
- Educational reimbursement for eligible non-attorney team members, up to $3,500 per calendar year.
- Internal diversity and inclusion programs, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.
- Firm-wide charitable giving program.
- Social and off-site events throughout the year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
