Legal Assistant

Overview

This full-time remote Legal Assistant role supports attorneys in civil litigation and insurance defense matters. The position involves drafting and e-filing legal documents, managing litigation calendars and deadlines, coordinating hearings and trial preparation, and assisting with administrative and document management tasks 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 calendar deadlines and rules (state, federal, and appellate)
• 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 work collaboratively in a team environment under tight deadlines
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills; organized and professional demeanor
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury

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 offered, 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 100% match on the first 3% contributed and 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 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, 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 Employment Opportunity: Commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on 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.

Pay Range

$38—$46 USD