Litigation Legal Assistant

3 days ago

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Tyson & Mendes Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced litigation legal assistant to join our team of award-winning litigators at Tyson & Mendes, a leading law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation.

About the Role

This is a remote opportunity that supports our eastern region offices in NY, NJ, CT, MA, PA, and FL. As a key member of our Legal Services team, you will provide legal assistant support to a variety of teams within the region, assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks, and coordinate attorney travel arrangements.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal assistant support to a variety of teams within the region.
  • Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks, including docket deadlines, formatting pleadings and correspondence, and scheduling depositions, hearings, and conference calls.
  • Coordinate attorney travel arrangements and assist with trial preparation.
  • File and E-File documents in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts.
  • Assist with document management and file organization.
  • Provide mentorship for new team members and assist with case file transfers and file uploads (incoming and outgoing).
  • Follow court updates and procedures to share with the team.
  • Collaborate regularly with other regional Legal Assistants on firmwide projects and initiatives.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3+ years' experience as a litigation legal assistant.
  • Insurance defense experience preferred.
  • Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules).
  • Advanced understanding of legal acumen.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to different team needs.
  • Experience with State, Federal, and Appellate court filings.
  • Experience filing in one or more of the courts within the following states: NY, NJ, CT, MA, PA, and FL.
  • High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Experience with Prolaw and Worldox preferred.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and provide recommended solutions.
  • Articulate team player with excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.

Benefits

  • 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.

About Tyson & Mendes

We are one of the country's fastest-growing civil defense firms, with a reputation for delivering top-notch legal services to our clients while fostering a supportive and respectful work environment. We take an innovative approach to law firm management that invests wholly in our employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Tyson & Mendes is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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