Litigation Paralegal (Complex Trial)

Tyson & Mendes•San Diego, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Complex Trial Paralegal to support attorneys handling multi-party civil litigation, catastrophic personal injury, and construction defect matters. The role supports complex, high-exposure insurance defense cases as part of a collaborative, trial-focused team. Hybrid work opportunities are available. The position is managed by the San Diego Office Manager. The paralegal assists with discovery, motions, and trial preparation; organizes and analyzes medical records and damages; and communicates with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation. The firm describes its culture as inclusive and collaborative and offers mentorship, trial training, ongoing learning, and a billable-hour bonus program. The hourly pay range is $35–$48, depending on experience. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate as needed. The standard workweek is 37.5 hours.

Requirements

Paralegal certification.
Three to five years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
A 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.
Articulate, organized, and team-oriented, with excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines.
Professional appearance and demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Experience with litigation in California 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 witness and travel coordination, 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 as part of a team with colleagues at all experience levels.
Communicate routinely with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation.

Benefits

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.
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.
Professional development through mentorship, trial training, and ongoing learning opportunities.
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.
Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, as needed.