Litigation Paralegal

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary

Competitive salary and benefits package offered, including a billable hour bonus program.


Tyson & Mendes, a reputable law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation, is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to join our team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This position offers hybrid opportunities for remote work, with the option to work from our physical office in Bryn Mawr, PA. If you are a motivated and dedicated individual with a minimum of 3-5 years experience as a litigation paralegal, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Position Responsibilities:

- Assisting attorneys with discovery and motion preparation
- Managing trial preparation and coordination
- Obtaining and organizing medical records
- Communicating with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status

Position Requirements:

- Paralegal certification
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a litigation paralegal
- Experience in the state of PA
- Proficiency in MS Suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
- Healthcare plans, 401K matching, and 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 Choose Tyson & Mendes:

- Collaborative team structure
- Respectful and inclusive culture
- Remote work opportunities
- Accessible leadership
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Rewarding performance with a billable hour bonus program

At Tyson & Mendes, we pride ourselves on being a progressive and diverse firm that values its employees' growth and development. Our mission is to provide exceptional legal services and achieve outstanding results for our clients. We invest in our employees and offer a supportive and respectful work environment.

Tyson & Mendes is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or harass individuals based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factors.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through our website or LinkedIn. We look forward to hearing from 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
experience in the state of pa
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
ability to go into the office to team collaboration and case related matters


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

philadelphia, pennsylvania (hybrid)

department

paralegal

employment type

ft

minimum experience

experienced

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