Litigation Paralegal

Tyson & Mendes LLP; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Tech stipend

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Vacation accrual

Professional development

Job summary

Tyson & Mendes LLP in San Diego seeks an experienced litigation paralegal to support trial teams on California cases. The role blends substantive work with flexible remote options and collaborative practice.

You’ll assist with discovery, trial prep, and document management, partnering with attorneys to move cases forward while delivering precise, timely results for clients.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification is required.
• 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience with California state and federal deadlines and rules.
• Strong MS Suite and Adobe Acrobat proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with discovery, admissions, subpoenas, and motion work.
• Coordinate trial preparation: witnesses, travel, exhibits, notebooks.
• Review and organize medical records and calculate damages.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to status updates.
• Communicate case progress to attorneys and experts.

Skills

Paralegal certification

Litigation paralegal experience

California litigation knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal Certification

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Meaningful Litigation. Exceptional Trial Teams. Remote Flexibility.

Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized insurance defense litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our San Diego team!

If you enjoy substantive litigation work, collaborating with accomplished attorneys, and playing an important role in moving cases forward, this is an opportunity to build your career with a firm that values your experience, initiative, and contributions.

Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely with no regular in-office attendance requirement, while remaining connected to a talented team of litigators and legal professionals.

Work Alongside Exceptional Litigation Teams

Our San Diego office handles a diverse range of civil litigation and insurance defense matters, including personal injury, catastrophic injury, premises liability, construction defect, and other complex litigation.

Led by San Diego Branch Managing Partner Dan Fallon, our office is home to experienced litigators and trial attorneys who are committed to delivering outstanding results for clients.

Our teams value strong paralegal partnerships, thoughtful case preparation, clear communication, and the ability to work collaboratively toward successful outcomes.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful litigation while learning from attorneys with extensive courtroom and trial experience.

More Than Support. Be an Essential Part of the Team.

At Tyson & Mendes, our paralegals are trusted members of the litigation team. Your experience and attention to detail make a real difference.

Our paralegals play an important role in every stage of litigation, working closely with attorneys on complex matters and helping teams deliver exceptional client service.

We value professionals who bring initiative, sound judgment, strong communication, and a collaborative spirit to their work.

A Collaborative Culture With the Flexibility to Thrive

Our San Diego office offers a primarily remote work environment supported by accessible leadership, strong team relationships, and national resources.

We understand that great work doesn’t require everyone to be in the same office every day. We value communication, accountability, responsiveness, and the ability to build meaningful working relationships regardless of location.

You’ll be part of a busy, dedicated team that works hard, supports one another, and takes time to celebrate its successes.

Bring Your Experience. Make an Impact. Grow With Us.

If you’re an experienced litigation paralegal looking for meaningful work, exceptional colleagues, and the flexibility to do your best work, we’d love to meet you.

Join Tyson & Mendes and become part of a team where your contributions matter and your career can continue to grow!

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

Requirements

• Paralegal certification
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a litigation paralegal
• Experience with litigation in the state of California is required
• 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

Compensation Package

• The hourly pay range of $30-45/hour, depending on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed
• Paralegals are eligible for an annual bonus ranging from $250-$3,000
• Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• 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 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%
• Paid parental leave at base pay 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)
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Vacation time is accrued annually at the employee’s base rate
• 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

We’re one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country—known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. Our dynamic, diverse team of trial attorneys delivers exceptional results, from landmark cases like Howell v. Hamilton Meats to numerous defense verdicts across the nation.

But we don’t stop at great legal work—we invest in our people. With specialized training in our proven defense methods, clear paths to leadership, and robust professional development, we empower attorneys to grow their careers, build their personal brands, and become leaders in the field.

OK, now for the legal copy (we are a law firm, after all). It is Tyson & Mendes’ policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. By the way, if you read all of this, congratulations – we can already tell your attention to detail is exceptional.

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