Litigation Paralegal

We are seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to join our team of award-winning litigators in San Diego, CA.
A successful candidate would already have worked in a fast-paced defense firm focused on civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on personal injury and construction defect law and will be ready to hit the ground running.
This position offers hybrid opportunities for remote work.
Benefits: Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals A variety of healthcare plans (some at no cost to the employee) 401K matching Paid parental leave Internal education and leadership development programs 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 About Tyson & Mendes: Tyson & Mendes is a reputable law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation.
With a strong commitment to excellence, we provide high-quality legal services to our clients while fostering a supportive and respectful work environment.
We are currently seeking dedicated and talented individuals to join our team.
As a Paralegal or Legal Assistant at Tyson & Mendes, you will play a crucial role in supporting our skilled attorneys.
You will work closely with experienced legal professionals and be part of a team-oriented culture that values respect, education, and growth.
Why Choose Tyson & Mendes: Team Structure: Join a collaborative team of legal professionals with a wealth of experience and expertise.
Respectful Culture: Be part of a workplace that values respect, diversity, and inclusivity.
Remote Opportunities: Enjoy the flexibility of remote work options.
Approachable Leadership: Accessible leadership that fosters open communication and growth.
Educational and Training: Continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance your legal skills.
Billable Hour Bonus Program: Rewarding performance with a competitive billable hour bonus program.
If you are a motivated and dedicated individual looking to advance your legal career with a firm that values its employees' growth and development, Tyson & Mendes is the place for you.
Position 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 and attorneys about case status and preparation Position Requirements: Paralegal certification Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a litigation paralegal Experience in the state of CA is highly encouraged 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 Why Tyson & Mendes? We are one of the country’s fastest growing civil defense firms.
We have steadily and successfully made our mark as a trailblazer in the legal ecosphere.
We are a progressive, dynamic and diverse firm that prides ourselves in breaking the mold upheld by the “traditional” law firm.
Here, you will discover an exceptionally smart, deeply talented team, who have continuously made a profound impact on the lives of literally hundreds of thousands of people.
From Howell vs.
Hamilton Meats, to our many trial wins, our mission every day is to provide unparalleled service and achieve exceptional results for our clients.
In addition to our outstanding legal work, we take an innovative approach to law firm management that invests wholly in our employees.
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It is Tyson & Mendes’ policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
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