Legal Assistant

TL;DR

Legal Assistant (Litigation): Provide litigation support to attorneys handling civil litigation and insurance defense cases with an accent on drafting and e-filing documents, managing case calendars, and coordinating hearings and trial preparation. Focus on maintaining accurate court filings across state and federal courts in California while handling multiple deadlines with professionalism and confidentiality.

Location: San Bernardino, California, United States (office 1 day per week)

Salary: $25–38/hour

Company

Tyson & Mendes is a nationally recognized civil defense litigation firm.

What you will do

• Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks and docketing deadlines
• Draft, format, and manage pleadings and correspondence
• Schedule depositions, hearings, conference calls, and coordinate attorney travel
• File and e-file documents in state and federal courts
• Support trial preparation and maintain organized document management

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant
• Solid understanding of civil litigation rules and state/federal calendar deadlines
• Experience with state and federal court filings in California
• Ability to work in the office 1 day per week
• High proficiency in MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail and ability to work independently

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role with flexible work options (office 1 day per week)
• 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including health/vision/dental plans available at zero employee cost
• 401(k) with employer match and paid vacation accrual
• Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate as needed
• Monthly technology reimbursement and educational reimbursement for eligible non-attorney roles

Hiring process

• Apply for the role; interviews and evaluation focus on litigation support experience and court filing proficiency