Legal Assistant (Civil Litigation)

Location: Jacksonville, Florida, United States; hybrid work options available

Salary: $30–$43 per hour, depending on experience; overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate.

Company

Tyson & Mendes is a nationally recognized civil defense and trial firm handling litigation matters across the United States.

What you will do

• Support attorneys with daily administrative and litigation-related tasks.
• Draft, format, file, and e-file pleadings and correspondence in state and federal courts.
• Docket deadlines and maintain case files and document organization.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, conference calls, and attorney travel.
• Assist with trial preparation and communicate with clients and courts.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
• Experience with Florida state and federal court filings and civil litigation deadlines.
• Insurance defense or personal injury experience is preferred.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organization, communication, independent working, and deadline-management skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Culture & Benefits

• 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, and dental coverage options.
• 401(k) program with employer matching contributions.
• Annual vacation accrual and paid parental leave.
• $60 monthly technology reimbursement.
• Educational reimbursement of up to $3,500 per calendar year for eligible non-attorney employees.