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.

At Tyson & Mendes, we offer more than a job—we offer a career path within a strong, inclusive culture where paralegals are respected as integral members of the trial team.

• 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.

If you want to contribute to a team that is shaping the future of insurance defense litigation and are ready to take on challenging, impactful work, we encourage you to apply.

• Assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery (interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, subpoenas) and motions (preparation of supporting documents, exhibits, hearing binders).
• 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 experience.
• Maintain routine communications with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation.

• 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, 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.
• Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (some at no cost to the employee).
• 401(k) 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 relationships with colleagues.
• Employee Assistance Program through Health Advocate.
• Access to Maven resources for new parents through Blue Shield.

• Competitive billable hour bonus program.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Professional development (mentorship, trial training, ongoing learning).
• Competitive compensation with a pay range of $30,000 – $43,000.

Tyson & Mendes is an equal opportunity employer. Policy to ensure 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.

We collect certain information about applicants. For more information on the Firm’s policies, refer to the provided documents.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior Level.

Employment type:

Full‑time.

Job function:
Legal, Industries:
Law Practice.