Litigation Legal Assistant - California

Overview

A legal assistant position is available to support a growing California Staff Counsel team. This is a remote role requiring experience in California civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedules and calendars for assigned attorney(s).
• Compose various correspondence, pleadings, and legal forms.
• Coordinate timing and locations for multi-party appearances such as depositions, arbitrations, mediations, Independent Medical Exams (IMEs), meetings, and site inspections.
• Answer telephone calls, emails, and handle client inquiries.
• Receive and process incoming mail.
• Contact clients, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, claims personnel, and others to confirm scheduled appearances as directed by assigned attorney(s).
• Maintain thorough knowledge of and stay up-to-date with court rules and legal deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, up to a full work shift.
• Occasionally reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Occasionally move, lift, carry, and place objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance.
• Listen to, interpret, and differentiate auditory information at normal speaking levels.
• Visually verify and read information; locate materials and resources.
• Operate a computer and office equipment for extended periods.
• Physical dexterity to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in civil litigation as a legal administration clerk, secretary, or legal assistant.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
• California salary range: $22.82 - $38.61 per hour.
• Bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.

Location

• Remote position based in California.

Additional Information

• The recruitment process typically closes open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.
• Employment consideration includes all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Employment is prohibited for individuals convicted of criminal felonies involving dishonesty or breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
• Equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other protected basis under applicable laws.