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Tyson & Mendes LLP
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Litigation Paralegal
Tyson & Mendes LLP · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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In short
The paralegal will assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including case management, discovery, and trial preparation. Responsibilities also include organizing medical records, drafting legal documents, and communicating with clients and experts.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must hold a paralegal certification and possess 3-5 years of experience in civil litigation or insurance defense. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills are required, with experience in Pennsylvania law highly encouraged.
About the employer
Tyson & Mendes
Achieving Justice for All through Innovation, Collaboration, and Outstanding Service.
Tyson & Mendes’ goal is to achieve justice for all through innovation, collaboration, and outstanding service. Founded in 2002 by principal trial attorneys Robert Tyson and Patrick Mendes, we are an AV-rated litigation firm of 250+ attorneys across the U.S. specializing in defending insurers, corporations, and insureds in civil litigation. Tyson & Mendes represents clients nationwide with over 30 offices serving over 20 states.
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We have handled some of the most contentious cases that have helped define insurance defense litigation and have earned a reputation for targeting the threat of and stopping Nuclear Verdicts® – runaway jury verdicts exceeding $10 million. Our trial-only subsidiary, TM HALO®, is wholly dedicated to stemming the tide of Nuclear Verdicts®. Comprised of elite Tyson & Mendes defense attorneys with decades of courtroom experience, TM HALO® lawyers parachute in to manage the thorniest, highest-stakes cases. We ensure our attorneys have the tools to achieve exceptional results and protect clients from excessive jury awards. Through programs like TM University and the Tyson & Mendes Trial Academy, our attorneys receive deep training on proven defense methods outlined in Founding Partner Robert Tyson’s best-selling book, "Nuclear Verdicts®: Defending Justice for All." Our strategy, The Apex℠, builds on 20+ years of courtroom success and data from 100 Nuclear Verdicts®. Launched in 2025, it is a trial-proven framework helping defense teams recognize and break patterns in high-stakes litigation, detailed in “Nuclear Verdicts®: The Apex – Break the Pattern,” by Founding Partner Robert Tyson and National Managing Partner Cayce Lynch. To further this mission, we founded Apex Defense Consulting, a specialized consulting firm offering education, community, and strategic guidance to carriers and counsel looking to stop Nuclear Verdicts® and slow social inflation industry-wide.
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- FOUNDED
- 2002
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- San Diego, California
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- 201-500
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Questions about this role
- Is this Tyson & Mendes LLP role remote?
- Tagged hybrid.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 2-5 years.
The posting, in full
Paralegal – Join a Leading Litigation Team Support. Strategize. Succeed. Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented paralegal to support our attorneys in civil litigation, personal injury, and construction defect matters. If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and want to be part of a collaborative, high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.
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Paralegal – Join a Leading Litigation Team
Support. Strategize. Succeed.
Hybrid Work Opportunities Available
Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented paralegal to support our attorneys in civil litigation, personal injury, and construction defect matters. If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and want to be part of a collaborative, high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Tyson & Mendes?
At Tyson & Mendes, we offer more than just a job—we offer a career path supported by a strong, inclusive culture. Our paralegals are trusted members of the litigation team, and we invest in their growth and success.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Work alongside talented attorneys and legal professionals in a team-focused environment
- Be part of a culture that prioritizes respect, transparency, and inclusion
- Enjoy hybrid work flexibility, supporting work-life balance and productivity
- Access professional development through mentorship, training, and ongoing learning
- Benefit from a competitive billable hours bonus program that recognizes your contributions
What You’ll Do and Who You Are
As a Paralegal at Tyson & Mendes, you’ll be a key player in supporting attorneys through every phase of litigation. You will assist with case management, draft and proofread legal documents, organize, review, and manage large volumes of records related to litigation, and assist with preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials. You’ll leverage legal technology and case management tools to stay organized and streamline workflows in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
We’re looking for a highly motivated paralegal with at least three years of experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, or personal injury matters. You should be skilled in processing records and trial preparation, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. Strong communication skills, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
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
Requirements
- Paralegal certification
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a litigation paralegal
- Experience with litigation in the state of Pennsylvania is highly encouraged
- 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
Compensation Package
- The hourly pay range of $34-44/hour, depending on experience
- Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed
- Paralegals are eligible for an annual bonus ranging from $250-$3,000
- Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60
- 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
Benefits
- 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout
- Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney eligible team members (up to $3,500 per calendar year)
- 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
About Tyson & Mendes
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We’re one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country—known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. Our dynamic, diverse team of trial attorneys delivers exceptional results, from landmark cases like Howell v. Hamilton Meats to numerous defense verdicts across the nation.
But we don’t stop at great legal work—we invest in our people. With specialized training in our proven defense methods, clear paths to leadership, and robust professional development, we empower attorneys to grow their careers, build their personal brands, and become leaders in the field.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Notice
OK, now for the legal copy (we are a law firm, after all). It is Tyson & Mendes’ policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. By the way, if you read all of this, congratulations – we can already tell your attention to detail is exceptional.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS/EMPLOYEES OF TYSON & MENDES: Please take notice that the Firm collects certain information about you. For more information on the Firm’s policies, please refer to the document provided here.
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