Legal Assistant

Tyson & Mendes•Dallas, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an organized, proactive Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling civil litigation and insurance defense matters. The role involves preparing and filing legal documents, managing deadlines and calendars, coordinating hearings and trial preparation, and helping keep cases moving forward. The position is based with the Dallas team and requires working in the office 1–2 days per week at the Irving, Texas address provided. The firm describes a collaborative team environment that values mutual respect, open communication, professional development, teamwork, and recognition of employees’ contributions. The role offers opportunities to continue developing skills and building a long-term career.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
Insurance defense experience.
Personal injury experience.
Solid understanding of civil litigation, including state and federal calendar deadlines and rules.
Experience with state and federal court filings in Texas.
Ability to work in the office 1–2 days per week at 222 West Las Colinas Blvd, Suite 1650, Irving, TX 75039.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and in Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
Articulate, organized, team-oriented, and equipped with excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines.
Professional appearance and demeanor.

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.
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.