Hybrid Litigation Legal Assistant — Growth & Mentorship

Tyson & Mendes; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 93,677,000 - 122,606,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Vacation time

Technology reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

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

You'll need 5+ years of litigation experience, proficiency with Westlaw and MS Office, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience
• Insurance defense and personal injury experience
• Experience filing complex motions
• Solid understanding of civil litigation (state, federal, and appellate calendars)
• Experience with state, federal, and appellate court filings in California
• MS Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat

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
• Docket case related deadlines
• Research using Westlaw
• Assist with trial preparation
• Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks
• Assist with document management and file organization

Skills

Litigation experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team player

Tools

Westlaw

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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

You'll need 5+ years of litigation experience, proficiency with Westlaw and MS Office, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.