Legal Assistant (Litigation)

Location: Remote; Orange County, CA / Costa Mesa, California, United States

Salary: $30–$46 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 civil litigation and insurance defense matters.

What you will do

• Support attorneys with daily administrative tasks for civil litigation and insurance defense cases.
• Draft, format, file, and e-file pleadings and correspondence in California state and federal courts.
• Manage case calendars, docket deadlines, and document organization.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and conference calls.
• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements and assist with trial preparation.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
• Preferred experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury.
• Solid understanding of civil litigation, including state and federal calendar deadlines and rules.
• Experience with state and federal court filings in California.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Articulate, organized, and collaborative, with excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time remote role with a 37.5-hour standard workweek.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits, including plans available at zero employee cost.
• 401(k) program with matching contributions, paid vacation, and paid parental leave.
• $60 monthly technology reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational reimbursement of up to $3,500 per calendar year for eligible non-attorney employees.
• Diversity and inclusion programs, charitable giving, and social and off-site events.