Dynamic Litigation Legal Assistant — Flexible Work Options

Tyson & Mendes; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision/dental plans

401(k) match

Tech reimbursement

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized trial firm, seeks a Legal Assistant to support civil litigation and insurance defense attorneys. The role emphasizes drafting and e-filing documents, managing case calendars, coordinating hearings, and maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of litigation support experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and e-filing procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant.
• Preferred insurance defense and/or personal injury experience.
• Able to work from the office at least once a week.
• Solid understanding of civil litigation deadlines and rules.
• Experience with state and federal court filings in New York.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks
• Format all pleadings and correspondence
• Assist with trial preparation
• File and E-file documents in State and Federal Courts
• Assist with document management and file organization

Skills

Litigation support

Organization

Communication skills

MS Office

E-filing

Trial prep

Tools

MS Office Suite

E-filing software

Job description

Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized trial firm, seeks a Legal Assistant to support civil litigation and insurance defense attorneys. The role emphasizes drafting and e-filing documents, managing case calendars, coordinating hearings, and maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of litigation support experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and e-filing procedures.