Litigation Paralegal

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join Our Team as a Litigation Paralegal in Seattle, WA
H2: Work Remotely and Advance Your Legal Career at Our Award-Winning Law Firm

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Location: Seattle, Washington (Hybrid)
Department: Paralegal
Employment Type: Full-time
Minimum Experience: 3-5 years
Compensation: $23-$42/hour

Tyson & Mendes, a leading law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation, is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to join our award-winning team in Seattle, WA. This is a full-time position with hybrid opportunities for remote work.

Why Choose Tyson & Mendes:

- Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
- Competitive healthcare plans with some at no cost to employees
- 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

About Tyson & Mendes:

At Tyson & Mendes, we are committed to providing high-quality legal services while fostering a supportive and respectful work environment. As a paralegal or legal assistant at our firm, you will work closely with experienced legal professionals and be part of a team-oriented culture that values respect, education, and growth.

Position Responsibilities:

- Assisting attorneys with discovery and motion preparation
- Managing trial preparation, including coordinating witnesses and travel, trial exhibits, and trial notebook
- Obtaining, reviewing, and organizing medical records and calculating damages
- Communicating with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status

Position Requirements:

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

Why Tyson & Mendes:

We are one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country, known for our progressive and innovative approach to law firm management. We value our employees and invest in their growth and development. Plus, we have a track record of achieving exceptional results for our clients, making a profound impact on the lives of thousands of people.

At Tyson & Mendes, we are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate or harass employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, or genetic information. We value attention to detail and appreciate your thoroughness in reading this job description.

If you are ready to join a dynamic and diverse team of legal professionals, apply now to become a litigation paralegal at Tyson & Mendes. 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 wa is highly encouraged
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


why tyson & mendes?


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

seattle, washington (hybrid)

department

paralegal

employment type

ft

minimum experience

mid-level

compensation

$23-$42/hour

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