What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal (Records) position at Tyson & Mendes?
Records Paralegal – Join a Top Litigation Team!
Organize. Manage. Support.
📍 Hybrid Work Opportunities Available, requires three days in office
Are you a detail-oriented paralegal with expertise in records management and litigation support? Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in insurance defense and complex litigation, is seeking a highly organized and proactive legal professional to assist in handling, reviewing, and managing records for high-exposure cases. If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoy working with critical case documentation, we want to hear from you!
Why Tyson & Mendes?
✔ Essential Role in Case Management – Play a key role in litigation strategy by ensuring records are efficiently managed and accessible for legal teams.
✔ Collaborative Legal Team – Work alongside attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals in a team-driven environment.
✔ Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy the balance of remote and in-office work to fit your lifestyle.
✔ Career Growth & Development – Access ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
✔ Billable Hour Bonus Program – Be recognized and rewarded for your contributions.
What You’ll Do
✅ 5 years of experience as a paralegal or legal professional with a focus on records management and litigation support.
✅ Knowledge of legal discovery processes, HIPAA compliance, and confidentiality requirements.
✅ Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and document review skills.
✅ Excellent communication and coordination skills, able to liaise with external vendors and internal legal teams.
✅ Proficient in legal software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
📩 Ready to take the next step in your legal career? Apply today and become a vital part of our litigation team at Tyson & Mendes!
Responsibilities
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.
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.
Follow along with the firm on Twitter and LinkedIn, or visit www.tysonmendes.com.
No recruiters/agencies
Pay Range
$25—$38 USD
Organize. Manage. Support.
📍 Hybrid Work Opportunities Available, requires three days in office
Are you a detail-oriented paralegal with expertise in records management and litigation support? Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in insurance defense and complex litigation, is seeking a highly organized and proactive legal professional to assist in handling, reviewing, and managing records for high-exposure cases. If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoy working with critical case documentation, we want to hear from you!
Why Tyson & Mendes?
✔ Essential Role in Case Management – Play a key role in litigation strategy by ensuring records are efficiently managed and accessible for legal teams.
✔ Collaborative Legal Team – Work alongside attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals in a team-driven environment.
✔ Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy the balance of remote and in-office work to fit your lifestyle.
✔ Career Growth & Development – Access ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
✔ Billable Hour Bonus Program – Be recognized and rewarded for your contributions.
What You’ll Do
- Organize, review, and manage large volumes of records related to litigation, including medical, employment, financial, and insurance records.
- Analyze and summarize records to support case development and trial preparation.
- Coordinate requests and retrieval of records from clients, healthcare providers, government agencies, and other sources.
- Prepare records for discovery and trial, ensuring compliance with court rules and legal procedures.
- Maintain detailed records databases and assist in document production and management.
- Work closely with attorneys, clients, and third parties to ensure timely and efficient record processing.
- Utilize case management software and legal technology to streamline workflows and enhance document organization.
✅ 5 years of experience as a paralegal or legal professional with a focus on records management and litigation support.
✅ Knowledge of legal discovery processes, HIPAA compliance, and confidentiality requirements.
✅ Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and document review skills.
✅ Excellent communication and coordination skills, able to liaise with external vendors and internal legal teams.
✅ Proficient in legal software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
📩 Ready to take the next step in your legal career? Apply today and become a vital part of our litigation team at Tyson & Mendes!
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
- 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.
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.
Follow along with the firm on Twitter and LinkedIn, or visit www.tysonmendes.com.
No recruiters/agencies
Pay Range
$25—$38 USD
Salary : $25 - $38
