Legal Assistant

Location: New York City, NY; hybrid work with office attendance at least once a week

Salary: $25–$40 per hour, depending on experience; overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate as needed.

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.
• Maintain case calendars, docket deadlines, and organize litigation files.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, conference calls, and attorney travel.
• Assist with trial preparation and coordinate case materials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and legal professionals while maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
• Experience with state and federal court filings in New York.
• Solid understanding of civil litigation rules and calendar deadlines.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills with a professional demeanor.

Nice to have

• Experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury matters.

Culture & Benefits

• Team-centered, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
• Mentorship, continuous learning, internal advancement, and specialized professional development.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost.
• 401(k) program with employer matching, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and a 37.5-hour standard workweek.
• $60 monthly technology reimbursement and educational reimbursement of up to $3,500 per calendar year for eligible non-attorney employees.
• Employee Assistance Program, diversity initiatives, charitable giving, and social events.