Litigation Paralegal
About The Position
Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its San Diego team. The firm handles civil litigation and insurance defense matters, including personal injury, catastrophic injury, premises liability, construction defect, and other complex litigation. The paralegal will work closely with attorneys and legal professionals throughout litigation, contributing to case preparation, client service, and trial work. The San Diego office offers a primarily remote work environment with no regular in-office attendance requirement. The role is part of a collaborative team that values initiative, sound judgment, communication, accountability, and attention to detail.
Requirements
- Paralegal certification.
- Three to five years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
- Experience with litigation in California.
- 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 collaborative, with excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery, including interrogatories, requests for admission, requests for production, and subpoenas; prepare deposition binders.
- Assist with motions by preparing supporting documents and exhibits and preparing hearing binders.
- Manage trial preparation, including coordinating witnesses and travel, preparing trial exhibits and charts, maintaining the trial notebook, handling subpoenas, and preparing page lines.
- Independently obtain, review, and organize medical records and 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 regarding 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 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.
- Professional development and specialized training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
