Litigation Paralegal (Construction Defect)

Litigation Paralegal – Construction Defect Support. Strategize. Succeed. Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal with a strong knowledge of California law with expertise in Construction Defect. 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, valued members of the litigation team, and we invest in their growth and success. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Work alongside talented trial attorneys and legal professionals on high-exposure construction defect cases
• Be part of a culture that prioritizes respect, transparency, and inclusion
• Access professional development through mentorship, training, and ongoing learning
• Benefit from a competitive billable hour bonus program that rewards your contributions

If you are ready to take on challenging, impactful construction defect litigation work and want to contribute to a team that values collaboration and excellence, we encourage you to apply. The hiring manager for this position is the San Diego Office Manager.

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
• Review, organize, and summarize construction documents, contracts, inspection reports, maintenance records, work order repairs, and other project files
• Manage large volumes of discovery, including e discovery platforms, document production, and privilege logs
• May be asked to attend site inspections in Southern California
• 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 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 $35-46/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

• 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

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