Litigation Paralegal

Tyson & Mendes•Philadelphia, PA

3d•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 will assist 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, collaborative environment. Hybrid work opportunities are available. The firm describes its culture as team-focused, respectful, transparent, and inclusive, and offers mentorship, training, ongoing learning, and opportunities for professional growth. The position has a 37.5-hour standard workweek. Compensation is $34–$44 per hour, depending on experience, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate as needed. Paralegals may also be eligible for an annual bonus of $250–$3,000.

Requirements

Paralegal certification.
Three to five years of experience as a litigation paralegal; the posting also specifies at least three years of experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, or personal injury matters.
Solid understanding of civil litigation, including state and federal deadlines and rules.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially 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; articulate, professional, and collaborative.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Skills in processing records and trial preparation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with litigation in Pennsylvania 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.
Support motions by preparing supporting documents and exhibits and preparing hearing binders.
Manage trial preparation, including coordinating witnesses and travel and preparing trial exhibits, charts, trial notebooks, subpoenas, and page lines.
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.
Assist with case management, draft and proofread legal documents, and organize, review, and manage litigation records.
Prepare for depositions, hearings, and trials and use legal technology and case management tools to organize work and streamline workflows.

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility.
Mentorship, training, and ongoing learning opportunities.
Competitive billable-hours bonus program.
Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, as needed.
Annual bonus ranging from $250 to $3,000 for eligible paralegals.
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 the base pay rate.
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.
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.