Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – Join a Top-Ranked Litigation Firm

Are you a skilled litigation legal assistant looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, high-performing legal environment? Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized trial firm, is seeking a detail-driven and proactive professional to support our attorneys in civil litigation and insurance defense. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic team where your contributions truly matter—we’d love to connect.

As a Legal Assistant at Tyson & Mendes, you’ll provide critical support to attorneys handling civil litigation and insurance defense cases. Responsibilities include drafting and e-filing legal documents, managing case calendars, coordinating hearings and trial prep, and communicating with clients and courts—all while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

We’re seeking someone with experience in litigation support, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in legal software and e-filing procedures. You should be detail-oriented, able to manage multiple deadlines, and able to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Take the next step in your legal journey with Tyson & Mendes—where your skills are valued, and your growth is supported. Apply today.

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Responsibilities

• Support. Organize. Thrive.
• We prioritize mentorship, continuous learning, and internal advancement opportunities
• Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks
• Docket deadlines
• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements
• Format all pleadings and correspondence
• Schedule depositions, hearings, conference calls
• Assist with trial preparation
• File and E-file documents in State and Federal Courts
• Assist with document management and file organization

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant

Preferred insurance defense and/or personal injury experience

• Able to work from the office 2 days per week
• Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules)
• Experience with state and federal 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
• 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

Pay

• The hourly pay range of $25-38/hour, depending on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed

Benefits

Why Build Your Career at Tyson & Mendes?

• Collaborate with exceptional attorneys and legal professionals in a respectful, supportive environment
• Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage is $700-1,700)

Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60

• Employees benefit from a 401(k) program that includes a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
• Vacation time is accrued annually at the employee’s base rate
• 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout
• Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney eligible team members (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 your relationships with your colleagues
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