Litigation Paralegal

The role

The Litigation Paralegal will assist attorneys with discovery, motions, and trial preparation. They will also manage medical records, calculate damages, and communicate with clients and experts.

What you will do

• Assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery
• Assist with motions including preparation of supporting documents and exhibits
• Prepare deposition binders and hearing binders
• Manage trial preparation including coordination of witnesses and travel
• Manage trial exhibits, charts, trial notebook, subpoenas, and page lines
• Independently obtain, review and organize medical records and 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

Required qualifications

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

Benefits

• Overtime paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• Comprehensive benefits coverage
• 401(k) program with 100% match on the first 3% and 50% match on the following 4-5%
• Paid parental leave at base pay rate
• Educational reimbursement program up to $3,500 per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Vacation time accrued annually
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Social and off-site events

About the company

Tyson & Mendes is a fast-growing civil defense firm known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. The firm invests in its people through specialized training and professional development.