Litigation Paralegal (Complex Trial)

Complex Trial Paralegal – Join a Leading Litigation Team Support. Strategize.Succeed. Hybrid work opportunities available. Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in insurance defense and high-exposure litigation, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Complex Trial Paralegal to support our attorneys in multi-party civil litigation, catastrophic personal injury, and construction defect matters. If you thrive under pressure, excel at managing intricate cases, and want to be part of a collaborative, trial-focused team, we’d love to hear from you. Why Tyson & Mendes? Work alongside nationally recognized trial attorneys in high-stakes, complex cases. Be part of a culture built on respect, transparency, and inclusion. Enjoy hybrid work flexibility to support work‑life balance and productivity. Access professional development through mentorship, trial training, and ongoing learning opportunities. Benefit from a competitive billable hour bonus program that rewards your contributions. Responsibilities Assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery (interrogatories, requests for admissions, request for production, subpoenas) and motions, including preparation of supporting documents, exhibits, and hearing binders. Manage trial preparation, including coordination of witnesses and travel, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebook, subpoenas, and page lines. Obtain, review, and organize medical records and billings, calculate damages including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. Collaborate with the team at all levels of experience. Communicate routinely with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation. Requirements Paralegal certification. Minimum of 3‑5 years experience as a litigation paralegal. Experience with litigation in California highly encouraged. Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules). High proficiency in MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat. Ability to think and act independently 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. Compensation Package Hourly pay range of $35–48 per hour, depending on experience. Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate as needed. Annual bonus ranging from $250 to $3,000. Monthly technology reimbursement of $60. Comprehensive benefits coverage at zero employee cost; average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage $700–$1,700. 401(k) program with 100% match on first 3% contributed and 50% match on the following 4–5%. Paid parental leave at base pay rate. 37.5‑hour standard workweek. Educational reimbursement program up to $3,500 per calendar year. Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate. Vacation time accrued annually at base rate. Internal diversity and inclusion programs (Women’s Initiative, Young Professionals Initiative). Firm‑wide charitable giving program. Numerous social and off‑site events throughout the year. Equal Opportunity Employer Notice Tyson & Mendes ensures 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. Notice to Applicants/Employees of Tyson & Mendes: The firm collects certain information about you. For more information on the firm’s policies, please refer to the documents provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tyson & Mendes