Tyson & Mendes

Legal Accounts Payable Specialist

Tyson & Mendes  •  $26 - $30/hr  •  San Diego, CA (Onsite)  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description

Join an innovative and rapidly growing law firm!

Tyson & Mendes is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. A successful candidate can perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions.

About Tyson & Mendes

At Tyson & Mendes, we're not just a legal team—we're a dynamic, forward-thinking organization redefining what a law firm can be. As we continue our journey of success and innovation, we’re on the lookout for a dedicated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our exceptional team. Here, you’ll be part of a vibrant, inclusive environment where your contributions make a real impact. With opportunities to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, you’ll help drive our firm’s mission to deliver unparalleled service and achieve amazing results.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with Tyson & Mendes!

Responsibilities

  • Process outside vendor bills and invoices; obtain proper verifications and approvals from managers and process for payment
  • Verify invoices comply with firm policies and procedures
  • Code invoices appropriately and enter into system for processing
  • Maintain updated vendor relations and information
  • Provide information/generate reports as requested by managers or vendors
  • Operate a computer terminal to effectively post and retrieve information
  • Available to answer via zoom messages/calls during work hours
  • Other accounting/payables duties and projects as assigned
Requirements
  • High proficiency Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat; additional experience with ProLaw preferred
  • Ability to work a minimum of 7.5 hours per day (8:30am-5pm Pacific Time). Overtime may be required for special projects
  • Numbers oriented with strong problem-solving skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • 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
  • Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in high stress environment
  • Possesses a Strong work ethic and takes pride in their job


Compensation Package

  • The hourly pay range of $26-30/hour, depending on experience
  • Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed
  • Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage is $700-1,700)
  • Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
  • 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%
  • Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60
  • Vacation time is accrued annually at the employee’s base rate
  • Paid parental leave at base pay


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)
  • 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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Pay Range
$26$30 USD
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About Tyson & Mendes

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 throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Our attorneys also serve clients in Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin.

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 newest 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 to help defense teams recognize and break patterns in high-stakes litigation. The strategy is detailed in our forthcoming book, "Nuclear Verdicts®: The Apex – Break the Pattern," by Founding Partner Robert Tyson and National Managing Partner Cayce Lynch.

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Year Founded
2002
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