Litigation Paralegal

Paralegal – Join a Leading Litigation Team Support. Strategize. Succeed.

Hybrid Work Opportunities Available Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented paralegal to support our attorneys in civil litigation, personal injury, and construction defect matters. If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and want to be part of a collaborative, high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you. Why Tyson & Mendes?

At Tyson & Mendes, we offer more than just a job—we offer a career path supported by a strong, inclusive culture. Our paralegals are trusted members of the litigation team, and we invest in their growth and success.

What You’Ll Do

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Who You Are

As a Paralegal at Tyson & Mendes, you’ll be a key player in supporting attorneys through every phase of litigation. You will assist with case management, draft and proofread legal documents, organize, review, and manage large volumes of records related to litigation, and assist with preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials. You’ll leverage legal technology and case management tools to stay organized and streamline workflows in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

We’re looking for a highly motivated paralegal with at least three years of experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, or personal injury matters. You should be skilled in processing records and trial preparation, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. Strong communication skills, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

Responsibilities

Ability to assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery (interrogatories, requests for admissions, and request for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders) and motions (preparation of any supporting documents and exhibits, and preparing hearing binders) Ability to manage trial preparation including: coordination of witnesses and travel, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebook, subpoenas, and page lines Independently obtain, review and organize medical records/medical billings, calculate damages including medical expenses, lost wages and property damage Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences Routine communications with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation

Requirements

Paralegal certification Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a litigation paralegal Experience with litigation in the state of California is highly encouraged Ability to work from the office as needed Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules) High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Professional appearance and demeanor

Compensation

Package The hourly pay range of $30-43/hour, depending on experience Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed Paralegals are eligible for an annual bonus ranging from $250-$3,000 Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60 Comprehensive

Benefits

coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/de