[Hiring] Legal Assistant @Tyson & Mendes LLP

Role Description

As a Legal Assistant at Tyson & Mendes, you’ll provide critical support to attorneys handling civil litigation and insurance defense cases. Responsibilities include:

• Drafting and e-filing legal documents
• Managing case calendars
• Coordinating hearings and trial preparation
• Communicating with clients and courts
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant
• Preferred insurance defense and/or personal injury experience
• 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
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• The hourly pay range of $38-46/hour, depending on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed
• Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage is $700-1,700)
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• Employees benefit from a 401(k) program that includes a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
• Vacation time is accrued annually at the employee’s base rate
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout
• Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney eligible 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
• Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues