Litigation Paralegal

Tyson & Mendes LLP • San Francisco, CA

13d • $30 - $43 • Remote

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its San Francisco Bay Area team. The role supports attorneys on sophisticated civil litigation matters from initial case development through trial and contributes to case management, discovery, document preparation, records analysis, and trial readiness. The paralegal will work closely with attorneys and other legal professionals in a collaborative, remote environment, using legal technology and case management tools to support efficient workflows and manage deadlines.

The Bay Area office handles insurance defense matters throughout California, including construction and construction defect, personal injury and wrongful death, professional liability, toxic tort, insurance coverage and bad faith, employment matters, and appeals. The position offers work alongside experienced litigators, ongoing training and professional development, and a competitive billable-hours bonus program.

The stated pay range is $30–$43 per hour, depending on experience. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate as needed. Paralegals may receive an annual bonus of $250–$3,000 and a monthly technology reimbursement of $60. The company offers comprehensive benefits coverage, a 401(k) match, paid parental leave, educational reimbursement for eligible non-attorney team members, an Employee Assistance Program, accrued vacation, and a 37.5-hour standard workweek.

Requirements

• Paralegal certification.
• At least three years of experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, personal injury, construction, or a related litigation practice; the requirements section specifies a minimum of 3–5 years 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 a team player, with excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the 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 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 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, organize and analyze records, coordinate discovery, and help prepare attorneys and cases for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Use legal technology and case management tools to create efficient workflows and help the team stay ahead of deadlines and case demands.

Benefits

• Annual billable-hours bonus program; the compensation section states annual bonuses range from $250 to $3,000.
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including health, vision, and dental plans; some plans are 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 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.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed