Legal Assistant — Civil Litigation and Insurance Defense

Job overview

The Legal Assistant role is based in New York, NY, with an office presence required at least once a week. Compensation is $25–$40 per hour. Tyson & Mendes is a civil defense firm handling litigation and insurance defense matters.

What you'll do

• Support attorneys with administrative tasks
• docket deadlines
• coordinate travel, depositions, hearings, and conference calls
• format pleadings and correspondence
• assist with trial preparation
• file documents in state and federal courts
• and organize case files. Maintain confidentiality and manage multiple deadlines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

legal assistant

civil litigation

insurance defense

legal filing

trial preparation

case calendars

new york ny

tyson & mendes

$25–$40/hour

37.5-hour workweek

401(k) match

paid parental leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, vision, and dental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• monthly technology reimbursement
• 401(k) match
• accrued vacation
• paid parental leave
• educational reimbursement
• and a 37.5-hour standard workweek.

Why this role

Flexible work options are available, with at least one office day per week required.

About the employer

Tyson & Mendes LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.