Litigation Paralegal

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Tyson & Mendes, a reputable law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation, is currently seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to join our team in Novato, CA. This position offers hybrid opportunities for remote work and a competitive salary range of per hour.

Position Responsibilities:

- Assisting attorneys with discovery requests and motions preparation
- Managing trial preparation, including coordinating witnesses and exhibits
- Obtaining, reviewing, and organizing medical records and billings
- Communicating with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status
- Working collaboratively with all levels of experience

Position Requirements:

- Paralegal certification
- 3-5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal
- Familiarity with California state laws
- Proficiency in MS Suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Professional demeanor and appearance

Why Choose Tyson & Mendes:

- Collaborative and diverse team structure
- Respectful and inclusive work culture
- Opportunities for remote work
- Accessible leadership and continuous learning and development
- Billable hour bonus program
- Competitive benefits package

Why Tyson & Mendes?

Tyson & Mendes is one of the country's fastest growing civil defense firms, with a track record of success in high-profile cases. We are a progressive and dynamic firm that values innovation and invests in our employees. Our mission is to provide exceptional legal services and results for our clients, and our team is deeply committed to achieving this goal.

At Tyson & Mendes, we also prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. We offer a variety of benefits and programs, including healthcare plans, 401K matching, paid parental leave, and internal education and diversity initiatives. We also host social and off-site events to foster strong relationships among our team members.

If you are a motivated and experienced litigation paralegal looking to join a reputable and progressive law firm, apply for our open position today. We value attention to detail and equal employment opportunities, and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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 ca 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


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

novato, california (hybrid)

department

paralegal

employment type

ft

minimum experience

experienced

compensation

$30

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