Legal Assistant (Litigation/Insurance Defense)

Location: Dallas, TX; hybrid work with required office attendance 1–2 days per week at 222 West Las Colinas Blvd, Suite 1650, Irving, TX 75039.

Hourly pay: $33–$42, depending on experience; overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate as needed.

Company

Tyson & Mendes is a nationally recognized, fast-growing civil defense firm handling litigation and insurance defense cases 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 calendars.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, conference calls, and coordinate attorney travel.
• Assist with trial preparation, document management, and file organization.
• Communicate with clients and courts while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
• Experience in insurance defense and personal injury.
• Solid understanding of civil litigation, including state and federal calendar deadlines and rules.
• Experience with state and federal court filings in Texas.
• Able to work in the office 1–2 days per week in Irving, TX.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, deadline management, and listening, verbal, and written communication skills; collaborative and professional demeanor.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role with a 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including health, vision, and dental plans; some plans are available at zero employee cost.
• 401(k) program with employer matching, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and a monthly $60 technology reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program and educational reimbursement of up to $3,500 per calendar year for eligible non-attorney team members.
• Mentorship, specialized training, professional development, internal advancement opportunities, diversity and inclusion programs, charitable giving, and social events.