TMQ Litigation Support Specialist

Tyson & Mendes LLP•San Diego, CA

23h•$35 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

Quality Assurance / Legal Operations Conflicts Division – Join a High-Impact Compliance Team Support. Safeguard. Strengthen. Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized civil defense firm, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented specialist to support our Quality Assurance (TMQ) and Legal Operations Conflicts Division . If you excel in fast-paced legal environments and enjoy compliance, policy development, and conflict-checking workflows, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team. Why Tyson & Mendes? At Tyson & Mendes, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and a culture grounded in radical hospitality and extreme ownership. Quality Assurance and Legal Operations play a critical role in supporting firmwide leadership, attorneys, and clients and we invest heavily in the continued growth of our team members. Here’s what sets us apart: Work alongside talented attorneys and legal operations professionals Contribute to firmwide compliance, ethical screens, and policy initiatives Enjoy hybrid work flexibility for work-life balance Access mentorship, training, and continuous professional development Be part of a culture that values clarity, accountability, and inclusion What You’ll Do and Who You Are As a TM Quality Assurance Specialist, you will support core compliance operations, execute policy initiatives, and perform detailed conflict-checking workflows that protect the firm from risk. You’ll organize and process Conflicts inbox requests, conduct research on parties and corporate relationships, analyze conflict results, update SOPs, manage trackers, and assist attorneys with conflict resolution efforts. You will thrive in this role if you are highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing time-sensitive tasks with accuracy and professionalism. You should have strong civil litigation experience, an understanding of conflict-checking processes, and the ability to analyze complex information. Clear communication, sound judgment, and confidentiality are essential.

Requirements

Mid-Level to Senior Paralegal experience preferred (3+ years in civil litigation)
E-discovery experience highly preferred
Paralegal certification strongly encouraged
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in litigation support, compliance, conflicts, or legal operations
Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules)
High proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Articulate, organized, and able to communicate clearly with all levels of the firm
Demonstrates confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment
Professional appearance and demeanor

Responsibilities

Organize, categorize, and process incoming items in the Conflicts inbox
Run conflicts checks for new files, additional conflict requests, questionnaires, CR requests, and ethical screens
Analyze conflict reports, perform detailed research on parties and corporate affiliations
Communicate with attorneys regarding conflicts, collect clarifications, and assist with resolutions
Create and update Conflicts SOPs and process documentation
Maintain and update the New Files Tracker and other conflicts-related logs
Assist with ethical screens and related compliance procedures
Download, review, and save incoming documents; ensure timely distribution to responsible attorneys and support staff.
Submit receipts in accordance with company expense reporting requirements.
Support additional conflicts-related projects as needed to advance departmental goals and initiatives.
Support TMQ with monthly, quarterly, annual compliance and policy KPIs
Assist in developing and maintaining TMQ Knowledge Center resources
Submit receipts and record billable time at applicable Legal Ops rate
Support additional compliance, policy, and conflicts projects as needed

Benefits

Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed
Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage is $700-1,700)
Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
Employees benefit from a 401(k) program that includes a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
Vacation time is accrued annually at the employee’s base rate
Paid parental leave at base pay
Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60
37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout
Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
Firm-wide charitable giving program
Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues