Legal Assistant (5+)

Overview

• Fully Remote

This role is with a law firm providing litigation support across multiple legal areas, including Employment Defense, Insurance Coverage, and Hospitality law. The firm operates in California and Texas and manages filings in both state and federal courts.

The Legal Assistant (5+) provides essential support to a team of attorneys by managing case-related tasks, preparing legal documentation, and coordinating filings and schedules to ensure efficient case management and compliance with court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to multiple attorneys with complex caseloads
• Prepare and format legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence
• Manage court filings for state, federal, and appellate courts, including electronic submissions
• Coordinate travel arrangements and manage expense reimbursements
• Assist with discovery and trial support, including document production and exhibit preparation
• Maintain filing systems and databases for efficient data retrieval
• Monitor litigation calendars for deadlines, hearings, and trial dates
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal assistant or related role in litigation
• Experience with California courts filing procedures
• Familiarity with legal terminology, procedures, and protocols
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Pacer, and ECF Filing Systems
• Prior remote work experience
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Understanding of client confidentiality rules

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000 to $100,000 annually

Benefits & perks include:

• Health Care Plan including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick Leave, and Company Holidays
• Family Leave including Maternity and Paternity leave
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Training and Development opportunities
• Free Food and Snacks in Office
• Wellness Resources
• Commuter Benefits

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.