Legal Assistant (Western Region - CA)

The role

You will provide support to attorneys handling civil litigation and insurance defense cases. Tasks include drafting and e-filing legal documents, managing case calendars, and coordinating trial preparation.

What you will do

• 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
• Schedule depositions, hearings, conference calls
• Docket case related deadlines
• Research using Westlaw
• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements
• Assist with trial preparation
• Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks
• Assist with document management and file organization

Required 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 calendar deadlines and rules)
• Experience with state, federal, and appellate 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
• Handle sensitive and confidential information
• Manage a diverse workload and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Work collaboratively within a team environment under tight deadlines
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• 401(k) program with 100% match on the first 3% and 50% match on the following 4-5%
• Vacation time accrued annually at the employee’s base rate
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney eligible team members (up to $3,500 per calendar year)
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Social and off-site events

About the company

Tyson & Mendes is a nationally recognized trial firm and one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country.