Litigation Paralegal (Insurance Defense)

Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States; hybrid work opportunities available

Salary: $34–$41 per hour, depending on experience; overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate.

Company

Tyson & Mendes is a growing civil defense law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation.

What you will do

• Assist attorneys with discovery, including interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, subpoenas, and deposition binders.
• Prepare motions, supporting documents, exhibits, hearing binders, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate trial preparation, including witnesses, travel, exhibits, charts, trial notebooks, subpoenas, and page lines.
• Obtain, review, and organize medical records and bills; calculate medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
• Communicate with clients, experts, and attorneys regarding case status and preparation.
• Use legal technology, case management tools, Microsoft Office, and document management systems to organize litigation workflows.

Requirements

• Paralegal certification and 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience with civil litigation, insurance defense, or personal injury matters; Pennsylvania litigation experience is highly encouraged.
• Solid understanding of civil litigation rules and state and federal deadlines.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor and strong written, verbal, listening, and teamwork skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility and a 37.5-hour standard workweek.
• Annual bonus eligibility ranging from $250 to $3,000, plus a monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits, including plans available at zero employee cost.
• 401(k) program with employer matching, paid parental leave, accrued vacation, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational reimbursement of up to $3,500 per calendar year for eligible non-attorney team members.
• Mentorship, training, diversity and inclusion programs, charitable giving, and social and off-site events.