Litigation Paralegal

Tyson & Mendes•San Diego, CA

12d•Remote

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 throughout all stages of litigation, contributing to case preparation, team collaboration, and client service. The role offers a primarily remote work environment with no regular in-office attendance requirement and access to the firm’s national resources. The firm describes its culture as collaborative, supportive, and focused on communication, accountability, responsiveness, and strong working relationships. It offers professional development and opportunities for eligible team members to grow within the firm.

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.
Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills; articulate, organized, and a team player.
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 admissions, 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 collaboratively with team members at all levels of experience.
Communicate routinely with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation.

Benefits

Hourly pay of $30–$45, depending on experience.
Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, as needed.
Annual bonus ranging from $250 to $3,000.
Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost; stated 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 the 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 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.
Specialized training and professional development opportunities.