Remote Litigation Legal Assistant – Civil Defense

Tyson & Mendes LLP; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Technology stipend

Paid parental leave

Vacation accrual

Education reimbursement

Diversity programs

Job summary

Tyson & Mendes LLP seeks a proactive Legal Assistant to support civil litigation and insurance defense teams. The role emphasizes precise document drafting, calendar management, and effective communication with clients and courts in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation support experience, strong MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), and a demonstrated ability to handle confidential information while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting civil litigation and insurance defense matters.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with legal software and e-filing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Format 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 or similar resources.
• Assist with trial preparation and document management.
• Support attorneys with daily administrative tasks.

Skills

Litigation support

Organization

Communication

E-filing

Legal software

Time management

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Tyson & Mendes LLP seeks a proactive Legal Assistant to support civil litigation and insurance defense teams. The role emphasizes precise document drafting, calendar management, and effective communication with clients and courts in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation support experience, strong MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), and a demonstrated ability to handle confidential information while meeting tight deadlines.