Litigation Paralegal

Tyson & Mendes LLP•Seattle, WA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented paralegal to support our attorneys in civil litigation, personal injury, and construction defect matters. This will be a hybrid position working in office as needed. At Tyson & Mendes, we offer more than just a job—we offer a career path supported by a strong, inclusive culture. Our paralegals are trusted members of the litigation team, and we invest in their growth and success.

Requirements

Paralegal certification
Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a litigation paralegal
Experience with litigation in the state of Washington is highly encouraged
Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules)
Ability to work in office as needed
High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Professional appearance and demeanor

Responsibilities

Ability to assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery (interrogatories, requests for admissions, and request for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders) and motions (preparation of any supporting documents and exhibits, and preparing hearing binders)
Ability to manage trial preparation including: coordination of witnesses and travel, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebook, subpoenas, and page lines
Independently obtain, review and organize medical records/medical billings, calculate damages including medical expenses, lost wages and property damage
Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
Routine communications 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
Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed
Annual bonus ranging from $250-$3,000
Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost
401(k) program that includes 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 designed to promote balance and prevent burnout
Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney eligible team members (up to $3,500 per calendar year)
Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
Vacation time is accrued annually at the employee’s base rate
Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
Firm-wide charitable giving program
Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues