Legal Assistant

Overview

This is a full-time Remote Legal Assistant role supporting attorneys handling civil litigation and insurance defense matters. The position involves drafting and filing legal documents, managing case calendars, coordinating hearings and trial preparation, and communicating with clients and courts while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Format pleadings and correspondence
• File and e-file documents in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts
• Prepare Table of Contents and Table of Authorities for motions
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and conference calls
• Docket case-related deadlines
• Conduct research using Westlaw
• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements
• Assist with trial preparation
• Support attorneys with daily administrative tasks
• 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, including state, federal, and appellate calendar deadlines and rules
• Experience with state, federal, and appellate court filings in California
• High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to manage a diverse workload and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team environment under tight deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance defense and/or personal injury experience (preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $38–$46/hour, depending on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage is $700–$1,700)
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%
• Vacation time accrued annually at the employee’s base rate
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• 37.5-hour standard workweek
• Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney eligible team members (up to $3,500 per calendar year)
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, including Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year

Location

Remote (Full-Time)

Additional Information

• No recruiters/agencies
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) notice applies