Tyson & Mendes

Litigation Paralegal

Tyson & Mendes  •  $30 - $45/hr  •  San Diego, CA (Hybrid)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | San Diego, CA

Support. Strategize. Succeed.

Meaningful Litigation. Exceptional Trial Teams. Remote Flexibility.

Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized insurance defense litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our San Diego team!

If you enjoy substantive litigation work, collaborating with accomplished attorneys, and playing an important role in moving cases forward, this is an opportunity to build your career with a firm that values your experience, initiative, and contributions.

Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely with no regular in-office attendance requirement, while remaining connected to a talented team of litigators and legal professionals.

Work Alongside Exceptional Litigation Teams

Our San Diego office handles a diverse range of civil litigation and insurance defense matters, including personal injury, catastrophic injury, premises liability, construction defect, and other complex litigation.

Led by San Diego Branch Managing Partner Dan Fallon, our office is home to experienced litigators and trial attorneys who are committed to delivering outstanding results for clients.

Our teams value strong paralegal partnerships, thoughtful case preparation, clear communication, and the ability to work collaboratively toward successful outcomes.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful litigation while learning from attorneys with extensive courtroom and trial experience.

More Than Support. Be an Essential Part of the Team.

At Tyson & Mendes, our paralegals are trusted members of the litigation team. Your experience and attention to detail make a real difference.

Our paralegals play an important role in every stage of litigation, working closely with attorneys on complex matters and helping teams deliver exceptional client service.

We value professionals who bring initiative, sound judgment, strong communication, and a collaborative spirit to their work.

A Collaborative Culture With the Flexibility to Thrive

Our San Diego office offers a primarily remote work environment supported by accessible leadership, strong team relationships, and national resources.

We understand that great work doesn't require everyone to be in the same office every day. We value communication, accountability, responsiveness, and the ability to build meaningful working relationships regardless of location.

You'll be part of a busy, dedicated team that works hard, supports one another, and takes time to celebrate its successes.

Bring Your Experience. Make an Impact. Grow With Us.

If you're an experienced litigation paralegal looking for meaningful work, exceptional colleagues, and the flexibility to do your best work, we'd love to meet you.

Join Tyson & Mendes and become part of a team where your contributions matter and your career can continue to grow!

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 California is required
  • 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 $30-45/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.

Follow along with the firm on Twitter and LinkedIn or visit www.tysonmendes.com.

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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Pay Range

$30—$45 USD

Tyson & Mendes

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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