Legal Assistant (Civil Litigation)

Location: Inland Empire, California; hybrid schedule with office work required 2 days per week

Salary: $25–$38 per hour, depending on experience; overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate as needed.

Company

Tyson & Mendes is a nationally recognized civil defense and trial firm handling litigation and insurance defense 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 California state and federal courts.
• Docket deadlines and manage case calendars.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, conference calls, and other case activities.
• Coordinate attorney travel and assist with trial preparation.
• Maintain document management systems and organized case files.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
• Experience with state and federal court filings in California.
• 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 communication skills with a professional demeanor.

Nice to have

• Insurance defense or personal injury experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Team-centered, collaborative, and respectful work environment.
• Mentorship, professional development, and internal advancement opportunities.
• 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, dental, 401(k) matching, vacation accrual, and paid parental leave.
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60 and educational reimbursement of up to $3,500 per calendar year for eligible non-attorney employees.
• Employee assistance, diversity and inclusion programs, charitable initiatives, and social events.