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Join Our Award-Winning Litigation Team as a Paralegal (Records) in New York!
Are you an experienced litigation paralegal ready for an exciting new adventure? Tyson & Mendes, a renowned law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation, is looking for someone just like you! If you've thrived in a fast-paced defense firm focused on civil litigation, especially in personal injury and construction defect law, and are ready to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you. This position offers hybrid work opportunities, requiring three days a week in office.
About Tyson & Mendes
Tyson & Mendes is not your typical law firm. We're known for our strong commitment to excellence and providing top-tier legal services to our clients, all while creating a supportive and respectful work environment. As a Paralegal or Legal Assistant at Tyson & Mendes, you'll be a key player, working closely with our talented attorneys in a team-oriented culture that values respect, education, and growth.
Why Choose Tyson & Mendes?
- Team Structure: Join a collaborative team of legal pros with a wealth of experience and expertise.
- Respectful Culture: Be part of a workplace that celebrates respect, diversity, and inclusivity.
- Hybrid Opportunities: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options that fit your lifestyle.
- Approachable Leadership: Work with leadership that is accessible and encourages open communication and growth.
- Educational and Training: Take advantage of continuous learning and development opportunities to sharpen your legal skills
If you're a motivated and dedicated individual looking to advance your legal career with a firm that values employee growth and development, Tyson & Mendes is the perfect place for you. Join us and take your career to new heights!
Responsibilities
- Ability to assist attorneys with retrieving necessary records.
- Independently obtain authorizations and request, follow up on, and organize records (medical, billing, etc.)
- Ability to manage trial preparation including: trial exhibits, charts, trial notebooks, and subpoenas
- Enter your billable time on a contemporaneous basis
- Work as part of a team with all levels of experience
Requirements
- Paralegal certification (preferred)
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a litigation paralegal
- Ability to work in the New York office at least 3 days per week.
- Experience in the state of New York and Connecticut is highly encouraged
- Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules)
- High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
- Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (some at no cost to the employee)
- 401K matching
- Paid parental leave
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
- Access to Maven resources for new parents through Blue Shield
We are one of the country’s fastest growing civil defense firms. We have steadily and successfully made our mark as a trailblazer in the legal ecosphere. We are a progressive, dynamic and diverse firm that prides ourselves in breaking the mold upheld by the “traditional” law firm. Here, you will discover an exceptionally smart, deeply talented team, who have continuously made a profound impact on the lives of literally hundreds of thousands of people. From Howell vs. Hamilton Meats, to our many trial wins, our mission every day is to provide unparalleled service and achieve exceptional results for our clients.
In addition to our outstanding legal work, we take an innovative approach to law firm management that invests wholly in our employees.
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.
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Pay Range
$25 - $38 USD
- $25 - $38
