Litigation Paralegal

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Litigation Paralegal

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to join our team of award-winning litigators in Orange County, 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.

## 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, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation.

## Position Requirements

* Paralegal certification.
* Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a litigation paralegal.
* 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.

## 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.

## 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.

Tyson & Mendes is offering an experienced litigation paralegal the opportunity to join our award-winning team of litigators in Newport Beach, California. This position is a hybrid, allowing for remote work opportunities.

The successful candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal, a paralegal certification, and a solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules). High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat is expected, as well as the ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision.

Position responsibilities include assisting 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). The paralegal will also manage trial preparation including: coordination of witnesses and travel, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebook, subpoenas, and page lines

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, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation


position requirements:


paralegal certification
minimum of 3-5 years experience as a litigation paralegal
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


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


why tyson & mendes?


we are one of the country’s fastest growing civil defense firms. #li-hybrid
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