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Tyson & Mendes · 1 day ago

Litigation Paralegal

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$34/hr - $41/hr

3+ years exp

Tyson & Mendes is a nationally recognized law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation, seeking an experienced and detail-oriented paralegal to support their attorneys in civil litigation, personal injury, and construction defect matters. The role involves assisting with case management, drafting legal documents, and preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials in a fast-paced legal environment.

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Responsibilities

Ability to assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery (interrogatories, requests for admissions, and request for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders) and motions (preparation of any supporting documents and exhibits, and preparing hearing binders)

Ability to manage trial preparation including: coordination of witnesses and travel, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebook, subpoenas, and page lines

Independently obtain, review and organize medical records/medical billings, calculate damages including medical expenses, lost wages and property damage

Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences

Routine communications with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation

Qualification

Paralegal certificationCivil litigation experienceLegal document managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyAttention to detailCommunication skillsTeam playerOrganizational skills

Required

Paralegal certification

Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a litigation paralegal

Experience with litigation in the state of Pennsylvania is highly encouraged

Able to work from the office 5 days a week (919 Conestoga Rd., Building Three, Suite 210, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010)

Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules)

High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat

Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision

Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Professional appearance and demeanor

Benefits

Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed

Paralegals are eligible for an annual bonus ranging from $250-$3,000

Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage is $700-$1,700)

Employees benefit from a 401(k) program that includes a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%

Paid parental leave at base pay rate

Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60

37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout

Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate

Vacation time is accrued annually at the employee’s base rate

Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative

Firm-wide charitable giving program

Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues