Litigation Paralegal

Tyson & Mendes LLP•Jacksonville, FL

4d•$31 - $41•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 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 and involves communication with clients, experts, and attorneys. The firm describes a collaborative and inclusive culture, hybrid work opportunities, mentorship, training, ongoing learning, and a billable-hours bonus program. The position has a standard 37.5-hour workweek. Compensation is $31–$41 per hour, depending on experience, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate as needed and an annual bonus opportunity.

Requirements

Paralegal certification.
3–5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal; the position overview also seeks 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, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills; professionalism and ability to work collaboratively.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
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.

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 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.
Support case management, draft and proofread legal documents, organize and review litigation records, and assist with preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits coverage, including health, vision, and dental plans; the posting states that plans are available at zero employee cost and gives an average annual employee contribution of $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 throughout the year.
Annual bonus opportunity of $250–$3,000 for paralegals.
Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, as needed.
Hybrid work flexibility.
Professional development through mentorship, training, and ongoing learning.