Litigation Paralegal

About the Role

Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented paralegal to support our attorneys in civil litigation, personal injury, and construction defect matters. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work alongside talented attorneys and legal professionals in a collaborative, high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery (interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders) and motions (preparation of supporting documents and exhibits, and preparing 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.
• 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 Texas 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 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

• 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).
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.
• Vacation time accrued annually at the employee’s base rate.
• 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.

Pay

• Hourly pay range of $28–$43/hour, depending on experience.
• Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed.
• Annual bonus ranging from $250–$3,000.
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage is $700–$1,700).
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%.
• Paid parental leave at base pay rate.

About Tyson & Mendes

Tyson & Mendes is 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. We invest in our people through specialized training in our proven defense methods, clear paths to leadership, and robust professional development.