Legal Assistant

Overview

A litigation-focused legal assistant position is available with a national civil litigation and insurance defense practice. This full-time role is remote and supports attorneys handling civil litigation and insurance defense matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks
• Docket and track deadlines
• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements
• Format pleadings and correspondence
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and conference calls
• Assist with trial preparation
• File and e-file documents in State and Federal Courts
• Support document management and file organization
• Communicate with clients and courts while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant
• Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules)
• Experience with state and federal court filings in California
• High proficiency in MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and communication skills (listening, verbal, and written)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance defense and/or personal injury experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $30–$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: $700–$1,700
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Monthly technology reimbursement: $60
• 401(k) with employer match:
  • 100% match on the first 3% contributed
  • 50% match on the following 4–5%
• Vacation time accrued annually at the employee’s base rate
• Paid parental leave at base pay

Additional benefits and programs:

• 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout
• Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney eligible team members (up to $3,500 per calendar year)
• 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

Location

• Full-time, remote

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities 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.

Additional Information

• No recruiters/agencies are accepted.