Legal Assistant
About The Position
Tyson & Mendes is seeking a detail-driven, proactive Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling civil litigation and insurance defense. This full-time, remote position involves drafting and e-filing legal documents, managing case calendars, coordinating hearings and trial preparation, and communicating with clients and courts while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. The role is suited to someone with litigation-support experience who is organized, communicates effectively, handles multiple deadlines, and works well in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The firm describes its culture as team-centered, inclusive, respectful, and supportive, with mentorship, continuous learning, and internal advancement opportunities. Tyson & Mendes is a nationally recognized civil defense firm that invests in training and professional development.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
- Solid understanding of civil litigation, including state, federal, and appellate calendar deadlines and rules.
- Experience with state, federal, and appellate court filings in California.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and in Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to manage a diverse workload and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment under tight deadlines.
- Strong 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 in insurance defense and/or personal injury.
Responsibilities
- Format pleadings and correspondence.
- File and e-file documents in state, federal, and appellate courts.
- Prepare tables of contents and tables of authorities for motions.
- Schedule depositions, hearings, and conference calls.
- Docket case-related deadlines.
- Conduct research using Westlaw.
- Coordinate attorney travel arrangements.
- Assist with trial preparation.
- Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks.
- Assist with document management and file organization.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits coverage, including health, vision, and dental plans; the posting states average annual employee contributions for this coverage are $700–$1,700 and that plans are available at zero employee cost.
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
- 401(k) 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.
- 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.
- 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout.
- Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
