Litigation Paralegal
Tyson & Mendes LLP•Philadelphia, PA
•$34 - $44•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 through every phase of litigation, including case management, drafting and proofreading legal documents, organizing and reviewing records, and preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials. The role uses legal technology and case management tools in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Hybrid work opportunities are available.
Requirements
- Paralegal certification.
- At least 3–5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
- Solid understanding of civil litigation, including state and federal deadlines and rules.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and in Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills; articulate, organized, and collaborative.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines while managing competing priorities.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with litigation in Pennsylvania is highly encouraged.
- Experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, or personal injury matters.
- Skill in processing records and trial preparation.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery, including interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, subpoenas, and deposition binders.
- Support 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 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.
- Manage case records and assist attorneys throughout litigation, including preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials.
Benefits
- Competitive billable-hours bonus program; annual paralegal bonus ranges from $250 to $3,000.
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
- Comprehensive benefits coverage, including health, vision, and dental plans, with some plans available at zero employee cost.
- 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.
- 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 through mentorship, training, and ongoing learning.
- Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
