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Legal Assistant

Tyson & Mendes · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
HybridLegal$25–$40/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: h3 headings for sections present: About the role? Actually the posting includes "Why Build Your Career at Tyson & Mendes?" which is like benefits/culture. Also "What You’ll Do and Who You Are" includes responsibilities and requirements. Then explicit "Responsibilities", "Requirements", "Compensation Package", "Benefits", "About Tyson & Mendes". Also "Pay" maybe from compensation. Also "Schedule" maybe from Benefits: 37.5-hour standard workweek. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: EEO, legal copy, application instructions, etc. Also remove duplicated lines. Keep substantive info. We need sections only if real specific content. Let's extract: - About the role? Could be the introductory paragraph: "Legal Assistant – Join a Top-Ranked Litigation Firm Support. Organize. Thrive. Full-Time | Flexible Work Options Available Are you a skilled litigation legal assistant looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, high-performing legal environment? Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized trial firm, is seeking a detail-driven and proactive professional to support our attorneys in civil litigation and insurance defense. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic team where your contributions truly matter—we’d love to connect." That's prose. - Why Build Your Career at Tyson & Mendes? bullet points: Team-Centered Culture, Professional Growth, Inclusive & Respectful Workplace, Stability with Recognition. That's like Benefits or Culture. Could be a section "Benefits" or "About the Firm". But we already have Benefits section later. We could combine culture into "About Tyson & Mendes" maybe. But we have separate "About Tyson & Mendes" later with description. So maybe we make a section "Why Join Tyson & Mendes?" but headings must be from list: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only those allowed headings. So we must map content to those headings. So we cannot create custom headings like "Why Build Your Career". Must use only those headings. So we need to fit content into allowed sections. Thus: - About the role: introductory paragraph describing role and firm. - Responsibilities: list of duties. - Requirements: list of qualifications. - Qualifications? Not separate; maybe combine with Requirements? But we can have Qualifications if content exists. The posting has "Requirements" list; also maybe "Skills" could be extracted from requirements (proficiency in MS Suite, etc). But we should not create thin sections. Better to have Requirements section covering both experience and skills. Could also have Skills section if we want to split but risk thin. Prefer few substantive sections. So we can have Requirements covering experience, skills, etc. - Benefits: from Compensation Package and Benefits sections: pay range, overtime, benefits coverage, tech reimbursement, 401k match, vacation accrual, parental leave, educational reimbursement, diversity programs, charitable giving, social events, workweek. - Pay: we could separate pay details, but Benefits already includes pay? The instruction: create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections only if posting actually states them. It does state pay range, so we could have Pay section. Also Schedule: 37.5-hour standard workweek. So we can have Schedule section. Thus we may have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Possibly also Qualifications? Not needed. We must not repeat job title as heading. Use

for each section heading. We need to use
  • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use

    for prose. We must preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: EEO, legal copy, application instructions, "Click here to learn more about the Tyson & Mendes Office! (944) The Tyson & Mendes Office - YouTube", social media links, etc. Also remove "Equal Opportunity Employer Notice" and following legal copy. Also remove "No recruiters/agencies Pay Range: $25 USD - $40 USD" (duplicate). Also remove "About Tyson & Mendes" description? That is substantive about firm; we could include in About the role or maybe a separate section but not allowed heading. Could incorporate into About the role prose. We must keep details: e.g., "Full-Time | Flexible Work Options Available". Could be in About the role. Let's extract each piece. Intro paragraph: "Legal Assistant – Join a Top-Ranked Litigation Firm Support. Organize. Thrive. Full-Time | Flexible Work Options Available Are you a skilled litigation legal assistant looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, high-performing legal environment? Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized trial firm, is seeking a detail-driven and proactive professional to support our attorneys in civil litigation and insurance defense. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic team where your contributions truly matter—we’d love to connect." We can keep as prose. Why Build Your Career at Tyson & Mendes? bullet points: Team-Centered Culture – Collaborate with exceptional attorneys and legal professionals in a respectful, supportive environment; Professional Growth – We prioritize mentorship, continuous learning, and internal advancement opportunities; Inclusive & Respectful Workplace – We’re committed to building a diverse team where every voice is valued; Stability with Recognition – Join a nationally awarded firm known for its results, reputation, and commitment to excellence. These could go under Benefits or About the role. Since Benefits section already exists, we could add them there as bullet list. Responsibilities list: - Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks - Docket deadlines - Coordinate attorney travel arrangements - Format all pleadings and correspondence - Schedule depositions, hearings, conference calls - Assist with trial preparation - File and E-file documents in State and Federal Courts - Assist with document management and file organization Requirements list: - Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant - Preferred insurance defense and/or personal injury experience - Able to work from the office at least once a week - Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules) - Experience with state and federal court filings in New York - 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 Compensation Package details: - The hourly pay range of $25-40/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 Benefits list: - 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 About Tyson & Mendes description: - "We’re one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country—known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. Our dynamic, diverse team of trial attorneys delivers exceptional results, from landmark cases like Howell v. Hamilton Meats to numerous defense verdicts across the nation. But we don’t stop at great legal work—we invest in our people. With specialized training in our proven defense methods, clear paths to leadership, and robust professional development, we empower attorneys to grow their careers, build their personal brands, and become leaders in the field. Follow along with the firm on Twitter and LinkedIn or visit www.tysonmendes.com." We can incorporate into About the role or maybe a separate section but not allowed heading. Could add to About the role after intro. We must not include social media links? The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Social media links maybe considered navigation? Probably remove "Follow along with the firm on Twitter and LinkedIn or visit www.tysonmendes.com." That's like external links; could be considered navigation. Safer to remove. Thus About Tyson & Mendes description without the social media link. Now construct HTML. We'll have:

    About the role

    Legal Assistant – Join a Top-Ranked Litigation Firm Support. Organize. Thrive. Full-Time | Flexible Work Options Available Are you a skilled litigation legal assistant looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, high-performing legal environment? Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized trial firm, is seeking a detail-driven and proactive professional to support our attorneys in civil litigation and insurance defense. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic team where your contributions truly matter—we’d love to connect. We’re one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country—known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. Our dynamic, diverse team of trial attorneys delivers exceptional results, from landmark cases like Howell v. Hamilton Meats to numerous defense verdicts across the nation. But we don’t stop at great legal work—we invest in our people. With specialized training in our proven defense methods, clear paths to leadership, and robust professional development, we empower attorneys to grow their careers, build their personal brands, and become leaders in the field.

    Responsibilities

    • Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks
    • Docket deadlines
    • Coordinate attorney travel arrangements
    • Format all pleadings and correspondence
    • Schedule depositions, hearings, conference calls
    • Assist with trial preparation
    • File and E-file documents in State and Federal Courts
    • Assist with document management and file organization

    Requirements

    • Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant
    • Preferred insurance defense and/or personal injury experience
    • Able to work from the office at least once a week
    • Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules)
    • Experience with state and federal court filings in New York
    • 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

    • Team‑Centered Culture – Collaborate with exceptional attorneys and legal professionals in a respectful, supportive environment
    • Professional Growth – We prioritize mentorship, continuous learning, and internal advancement opportunities
    • Inclusive & Respectful Workplace – We’re committed to building a diverse team where every voice is valued
    • Stability with Recognition – Join a nationally awarded firm known for its results, reputation, and commitment to excellence
    • Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee

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