Legal Assistant

Summary

Tyson & Mendes is a nationally recognized trial firm focused on civil litigation and insurance defense. The Legal Assistant will support attorneys by preparing and filing legal documents, managing case deadlines and calendars, coordinating hearings and trial preparation, and handling administrative and communication tasks.

Responsibilities

• Format all pleadings and correspondence
• File and E-file documents in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts
• Prepare Table of Contents and Table of Authorities for motions
• Schedule depositions, hearings, conference calls
• Docket case related deadlines
• Research using Westlaw
• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements
• Assist with trial preparation
• Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks
• Assist with document management and file organization

Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years' experience as a litigation legal assistant
• Solid understanding of civil litigation (state, federal, and appellate calendar deadlines and rules)
• Experience with state, federal, and appellate court filings in California
• High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Handle sensitive and confidential information
• Manage a diverse workload and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Work collaboratively within a team environment under tight deadlines
• 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
• Preferred insurance defense and/or personal injury experience

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Minimum of 3+ years' experience as a litigation legal assistant
• Solid understanding of civil litigation (state, federal, and appellate calendar deadlines and rules)
• Experience with state, federal, and appellate court filings in California
• High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Handle sensitive and confidential information
• Manage a diverse workload and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Work collaboratively within a team environment under tight deadlines
• 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

Nice to Haves

• Preferred insurance defense and/or personal injury experience

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement
• Professional growth through mentorship, continuous learning, and internal advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
• Vacation time accrued annually at the employee’s base rate
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout
• Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney eligible team members of up to $3,500 per calendar year
• 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 relationships with colleagues
• Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed