Legal Assistant - Philadelphia, United States - Tyson & Mendes

Tyson & Mendes

Verified Company

Philadelphia, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

About Tyson & Mendes:
Tyson & Mendes is a reputable law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation.

With a strong commitment to excellence, we provide high-quality legal services to our clients while fostering a supportive and respectful work environment.

We are currently seeking dedicated and talented individuals to join our team.

As a Paralegal or Legal Assistant at Tyson & Mendes, you will play a crucial role in supporting our skilled attorneys.

You will work closely with experienced legal professionals and be part of a team-oriented culture that values respect, education, and growth.

Why Choose Tyson & Mendes:

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Team Structure: Join a collaborative team of legal professionals with a wealth of experience and expertise.
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Respectful Culture: Be part of a workplace that values respect, diversity, and inclusivity.
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Remote Opportunities: Enjoy the flexibility of remote work options.
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Approachable Leadership: Accessible leadership that fosters open communication and growth.
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Educational and Training: Continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance your legal skills.

If you are a motivated and dedicated individual looking to advance your legal career with a firm that values its employees' growth and development, Tyson & Mendes is the place for you.

Responsibilities:

Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks.
Docket deadlines.
Coordinate attorney travel arrangements.
Format all pleadings and correspondence.
Schedule depositions, hearings, conference calls.
Assist with trial preparation.
File and Efile documents in State and Federal Courts.
Assist with document management and file organization.

Requirements:

Minimum of 3+ years' experience as a litigation legal assistant.
Preferred insurance defense and/or personal injury experience.
Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules).
Experience with State/Federal court filings, One Legal and ECF filings.
High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to think and act independently and with mínimal 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.
Ability to work inoffice one or more days per week
Professional appearance and demeanor

Benefits:

A variety of healthcare plans (some at no cost to the employee)
401K matching
Paid parental leave
Internal education and leadership development programs
Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women's Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
Firmwide charitable giving program
Numerous social and offsite events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues

Why Tyson & Mendes?

As 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.

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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