Litigation Paralegal (Construction Defect)

Litigation Paralegal – Construction Defect 

Support. Strategize. Succeed. 

Hybrid work opportunities available 

Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support our attorneys in complex construction defect matters, as well as related civil litigation. If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and want to be part of a collaborative, high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you. 

Why Tyson & Mendes? 

At Tyson & Mendes, we offer more than just a job—we offer a career path supported by a strong, inclusive culture. Our paralegals are trusted, valued members of the litigation team, and we invest in their growth and success. 

Here’s what sets us apart: 

Work alongside talented trial attorneys and legal professionals on high-exposure construction defect cases. 

Be part of a culture that prioritizes respect, transparency, and inclusion. 

Enjoy hybrid work flexibility to support work-life balance and productivity. 

Access professional development through mentorship, training, and ongoing learning. 

Benefit from a competitive billable hour bonus program that rewards your contributions. 

If you are ready to take on challenging, impactful construction defect litigation work and want to contribute to a team that values collaboration and excellence, we encourage you to apply. 

Responsibilities 

• Ability to assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery (interrogatories, requests for admissions, and request for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders) and motions (preparation of any supporting documents and exhibits, and preparing hearing binders) 

• Ability to manage trial preparation including: coordination of witnesses and travel, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebook, subpoenas, and page lines 

• Independently obtain, review and organize medical records/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 

  

Requirements 

• Paralegal certification 

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a litigation paralegal 

• Experience with litigation in the state of California is highly encouraged 

• 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 

• Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals  

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (some at no cost to the employee)  

• 401K matching  

• Paid parental leave  

• 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