Litigation Paralegal

Tyson & Mendes • Jacksonville, FL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented paralegal to support attorneys in civil litigation, personal injury, and construction defect matters. The paralegal will assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including case management, drafting and proofreading legal documents, organizing and reviewing litigation records, and preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials. The role uses legal technology and case management tools in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• Paralegal certification.
• At least 3–5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Solid understanding of civil litigation, including state and federal deadlines and rules.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills; articulate, professional, and collaborative.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with litigation in the state of Florida is highly encouraged.
• Experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, or personal injury matters.
• Skill in processing records and trial preparation.

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 coordinating witnesses and travel, and preparing 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 collaboratively with team members at all levels of experience.
• Communicate routinely with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation.
• Support case management, draft and proofread legal documents, organize and manage litigation records, and assist with preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Mentorship, training, and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Competitive billable-hours bonus program.
• Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed.
• Annual bonus ranging from $250 to $3,000.
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost.
• 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 the base pay rate.
• 37.5-hour standard workweek.
• 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.
• Diversity and inclusion programs, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.
• Firm-wide charitable giving program.
• Social and off-site events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed