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Tyson & Mendes

Legal Assistant (Western Region)

Posted 9 Days Ago
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In-Office
2 Locations
Senior level
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2 Locations
Senior level
Provide comprehensive litigation support, manage legal documents, prepare court filings, coordinate case schedules, and communicate with clients and courts.
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Legal Assistant – Join a Leading Litigation Team!

Support. Organize. Thrive.

📍 Full-Time | Flexible Work Options Available

Are you an experienced litigation legal assistant looking for a dynamic and rewarding opportunity? Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized law firm, is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive legal professional to support our attorneys in civil litigation and insurance defense. If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and are ready to contribute to a high-performing team, we want to hear from you!

Why Tyson & Mendes?

Collaborative Legal Team – Work alongside top-tier attorneys and legal professionals in a supportive, team-focused environment.
Growth-Oriented Culture – Join a firm that prioritizes professional development, mentorship, and continuous learning.
Respect & Inclusion – We foster a diverse, inclusive workplace that values respect, transparency, and teamwork.
Stability & Recognition – Be part of an award-winning law firm known for its outstanding litigation results and client advocacy.

What You’ll Do:
  • Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys handling civil litigation and insurance defense cases.
  • Draft, proofread, and manage legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
  • Prepare and file court documents in both state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with deadlines.
  • Coordinate case scheduling, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
  • Communicate with clients, courts, and outside counsel, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Utilize case management software and legal technology to enhance workflow and efficiency.
Who You Are:

Experienced legal assistant with a background in civil litigation, insurance defense, or personal injury law.
✅ Skilled in case management, e-filing, and legal document preparation.
✅ Highly organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
✅ A proactive communicator who thrives in a team-oriented legal setting.
✅ Proficient in legal software, Microsoft Office, and document management systems.

📩 Ready to take the next step in your legal career? Apply today and become part of a firm that values your expertise and contributions!


Responsibilities
  • 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 5+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant.
  • Able to work modified hours of 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
  • Preferred insurance defense and/or personal injury experience.
  • Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules).
  • Experience with state, federal and appellate court filings in California.
  • Experience with filing in other courts outside of California is preferred.
  • 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
 
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (some at no cost to the employee) 
  • 401K matching 
  • Paid parental leave 
  • 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 
  • Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate 
  • Access to Maven resources for new parents through Blue Shield 

Why Tyson & Mendes? 

We are one of the country’s fastest growing civil defense firms. We have steadily and successfully made our mark as a trailblazer in the legal ecosphere. We are a progressive, dynamic and diverse firm that prides ourselves in breaking the mold upheld by the “traditional” law firm. Here, you will discover an exceptionally smart, deeply talented team, who have continuously made a profound impact on the lives of literally hundreds of thousands of people. From Howell vs. Hamilton Meats, to our many trial wins, our mission every day is to provide unparalleled service and achieve exceptional results for our clients.
In addition to our outstanding legal work, we take an innovative approach to law firm management that invests wholly in our employees.

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.
 
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS/EMPLOYEES OF TYSON & MENDES: Please take notice that the Firm collects certain information about you. For more information on the Firm’s policies, please refer to the document provided here.
 
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Pay Range
$33$43 USD

Top Skills

Adobe Acrobat
Case Management Software
Document Management Systems
Legal Technology
MS Office

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