Litigation Paralegal

Paralegal – Join a Leading Litigation Team!

Support. Strategize. Succeed.

📍 Hybrid Work Opportunities Available

Are you an experienced litigation paralegal ready to take your career to the next level? Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation, is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive legal professional to support our attorneys in civil litigation, personal injury, and construction defect cases. If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and are looking for a dynamic, team-oriented firm, we want to hear from you!

Why Tyson & Mendes?

✔ Collaborative Legal Team – Work alongside skilled attorneys and legal professionals in a supportive, team-driven environment.
✔ Culture of Respect & Inclusion – Join a firm that values diversity, equity, and a positive workplace culture.
✔ Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy the balance of remote and in-office work to fit your lifestyle.
✔ Career Growth & Development – Access ongoing training, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
✔ Billable Hour Bonus Program – Be rewarded for your contributions with a competitive bonus structure.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist attorneys in case management, trial preparation, and litigation support.
• Draft, proofread, and manage legal documents, pleadings, and discovery responses.
• Conduct legal research and case investigations, helping to develop winning case strategies.
• Coordinate court filings, depositions, hearings, and trial schedules.
• Communicate with clients, experts, courts, and opposing counsel, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Utilize legal technology and case management software to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

Who You Are:

✅ Experienced paralegal with 5+ years in civil litigation, insurance defense, personal injury, or construction defect law.
✅ Skilled in case management, e-filing, discovery, and trial preparation.
✅ Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
✅ Strong communicator who thrives in a team-driven legal setting.
✅ Proficient in legal software, Microsoft Office, and document management systems.

📩 Ready to take the next step in your legal career? Apply today and become part of a firm that values your skills and contributions!

    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
• Ability to work in the Sacramento office 3 days per week
• 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