Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks
• Docket deadlines
• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements
• Format all pleadings and correspondence
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and conference calls
• Assist with trial preparation
• File and E-file documents in State and Federal Courts
• Assist with document management and file organization

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant
• Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules)
• Experience with state and federal court filings in California
• High proficiency in MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to work onsite 5 days a week in Folsom, CA
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury

Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $25-$45/hour
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Comprehensive benefits including health, vision, and dental
• 401(k) with company match
• Educational reimbursement up to $3,500 per year
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• Paid parental leave
• 37.5-hour standard workweek

About the Company

Tyson & Mendes is one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country, specializing in civil litigation and insurance defense.