Legal Assistant

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

DOE

H1: Join Our Team as a Litigation Legal Assistant in Seattle, WA

H2: Work with a Reputable Law Firm and Enjoy Hybrid Opportunities

Tyson & Mendes, a leading law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation, is seeking an experienced litigation legal assistant to join our team in Seattle, WA. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of award-winning litigators and support them in their work on civil litigation matters, with a focus on personal injury law. This position offers hybrid opportunities for remote work, providing flexibility and work-life balance.

Our firm is committed to excellence and values a respectful and supportive work environment. As a Legal Assistant at Tyson & Mendes, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced legal professionals and be part of a team-oriented culture that values respect, education, and growth.

Why Choose Tyson & Mendes?

• Collaborative Team: Join a 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.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks.
• Docket deadlines.
• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements.
• Format all pleadings and correspondence.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, conference calls.
• Assist with trial preparation.
• File documents in State and Federal Courts.
• Assist with document management and file organization.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant.
• Preferred insurance defense and/or personal injury experience.
• Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules).
• Experience with State, Federal, and Appellate court filings.
• 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.

Benefits:

• 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.

Why Tyson & Mendes?

As 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 hundreds of thousands of people.

In addition to our outstanding legal work, we take an innovative approach to law firm management that invests wholly in our employees.

Tyson & Mendes is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We do not discriminate 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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Apply for this Position

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. Apply now to join our team as a Litigation Legal Assistant in Seattle, WA.

Salary Information: $25-$41 per hour, depending on experience.

• schedule depositions, hearings, conference calls. • high proficiency in ms suite, specifically word, powerpoint and outlook and adobe acrobat. #li-hybrid
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location

seattle, washington (hybrid)

department

legal assts

employment type

ft

minimum experience

experienced

compensation

$25-$41/hr

Legal