Litigation Paralegal

Tyson & Mendes LLP • Houston, TX

13d • $28 - $43 • Hybrid

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented paralegal to support attorneys handling civil litigation, personal injury, and construction defect matters. The paralegal supports cases throughout the litigation process by assisting with case management, drafting and proofreading legal documents, organizing and reviewing records, and preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials. The role uses legal technology and case management tools in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Hybrid work opportunities are available.

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, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and in 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; professionalism and a collaborative mindset.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with litigation in the state of Texas 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.
• Assist with motions by preparing supporting documents and exhibits, 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 experience levels.
• Communicate routinely with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Professional development through mentorship, training, and ongoing learning.
• Competitive billable-hours bonus program.
• Hourly pay of $28–$43, depending on experience.
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times 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; 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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