Legal Assistant

The role

Support attorneys in civil litigation and insurance defense cases. Draft and e-file legal documents, manage case calendars, coordinate hearings and trial prep, and communicate with clients and courts.

What you will do

• Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks
• Docket deadlines
• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements
• Format all pleadings and correspondence
• Schedule depositions, hearings and conference calls
• Assist with trial preparation
• File and E-file documents in State and Federal Courts
• Assist with document management and file organization

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years' experience as a litigation legal assistant
• Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules)
• Experience with state and federal court filings in California
• 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

Nice to have

• Insurance defense and/or personal injury experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health, vision and dental is $700-1,700)
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• 401(k) with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
• Vacation time accrued annually at base rate
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Educational reimbursement for non-attorney team members (up to $3,500 per calendar year)
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women's Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Social and off-site events throughout the year

Before you apply

• Recruiters and agencies are not accepted

About the company

Tyson & Mendes is a nationally recognized civil defense trial firm, described as one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country. It invests in training, professional development and clear paths to leadership.