Litigation Paralegal

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary

Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
A variety of healthcare plans (some at no cost to the employee)
401K matching
Paid parental leave

Job Title

Litigation Paralegal

H1 Friendly Headings:

H1: Join Our Team as a Litigation Paralegal

H2: Experience the Excitement of Working at a Progressive Law Firm

H2: Responsibilities of the Litigation Paralegal Position

H2: Requirements for the Ideal Candidate

H2: Benefits of Working at Tyson & Mendes

H2: Our Innovative Approach to Law Firm Management

H2: Equal Employment Opportunity at Tyson & Mendes

H2: How to Apply for the Litigation Paralegal Position

Bold Headlines:

Tyson & Mendes: A Fast-Growing Civil Defense Law Firm

Join Our Team of Award-Winning Litigators

Work Remotely and Support Multiple Offices in the Central Region

Position Responsibilities for the Litigation Paralegal Role

Requirements for the Ideal Candidate: Experience and Skills

Benefits of Working at Tyson & Mendes: Bonuses, Healthcare, and More

Innovative Law Firm Management that Invests in Employees

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tyson & Mendes

Ready to Join Our Team? Here's How to Apply.

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 line summaries

· independently obtain, organize, review, and summarize medical records/medical billings, employment or other records, calculate damages including medical expenses, lost wages and property damage

· meet bi-annual billable requirement

· work as part of a team with all levels of experience

· 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)

· experience in one or more of the states you will support (illinois, tennessee, and/or texas)

· experience entering your time into a time management system

· experience handling insurance defense matters preferred

· 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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location

houston, texas (hybrid)

department

paralegal

employment type

ft

minimum experience

experienced

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