Litigation Paralegal

As a Paralegal at Tyson & Mendes, you’ll be a key player in supporting attorneys through every phase of litigation.

You will assist with case management, draft and proofread legal documents, organize, review, and manage large volumes of records related to litigation, and assist with preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials.

You’ll leverage legal technology and case management tools to stay organized and streamline workflows in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Experience with litigation in the state of Illinois is highly encouraged

Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules)

Hourly pay range of $30-$43/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%

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

Routine communications with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation