Legal Assistant

Overview

This remote, full-time Legal Assistant role supports attorneys handling civil litigation and insurance defense matters. The position involves drafting and e-filing 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 legal 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, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to manage a diverse workload and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment under tight deadlines
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills; organized and professional
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing litigation support in a fast-paced environment

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 (Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative)
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year

Location

• Full-Time | Remote