Litigation Paralegal

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications


Litigation Paralegal Opportunity at Award-Winning Law Firm in Jacksonville, FL

Join a team of experienced litigators at Tyson & Mendes, a reputable law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation. We are seeking a skilled and motivated litigation paralegal with at least 3-5 years of experience in civil litigation, specifically personal injury and construction defect law. This is a hybrid position with opportunities for remote work, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Why Choose Tyson & Mendes:

- Collaborative team structure with experienced legal professionals
- Respectful and inclusive workplace culture
- Flexibility of remote work options
- Accessible leadership and continuous educational and training opportunities
- Billable hour bonus program for exceptional performance

Position Responsibilities:

- Assist attorneys with discovery and motion preparation
- Manage trial preparation, including witness coordination and exhibit preparation
- Obtain and organize medical records and calculate damages
- Work as part of a team with all levels of experience
- Communicate with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation

Position Requirements:

- Paralegal certification
- 3-5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal
- Familiarity with Florida state laws and civil litigation procedures
- High proficiency in MS Suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor

Benefits:

- Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
- Variety of healthcare plans, some at no cost to the employee
- 401K matching
- Paid parental leave
- Internal education and leadership development programs
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Social and off-site events to foster relationships with colleagues

Why Tyson & Mendes?

Tyson & Mendes is one of the country's fastest growing civil defense firms, known for its innovative and dynamic approach to law firm management. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding legal career with a progressive and highly respected firm, Tyson & Mendes is the place for you.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through our online application. We appreciate your attention to detail and look forward to reviewing your application.

Location: Jacksonville, Florida (Hybrid)
Department: Paralegal
Employment Type: Full-time
Minimum Experience: Experienced
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

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
experience in the state of fl
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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location

jacksonville, florida (hybrid)

department

paralegal

employment type

ft

minimum experience

experienced

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