Legal Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Prepare and format pleadings and correspondence.

• File and electronically file documents in state, federal, and appellate courts.

• Create tables of contents and tables of authorities for motions.

• Arrange depositions, hearings, and conference calls.

• Track case-related deadlines in the docket.

• Perform legal research utilizing Westlaw.

• Organize travel arrangements for attorneys.

• Assist in the preparation for trials.

• Support attorneys with various administrative tasks on a daily basis.

• Help manage documents and organize files.

• Aid attorneys involved in civil litigation and insurance defense cases.

• Maintain communication with clients and courts while upholding professionalism and confidentiality.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.

• Experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury is preferred.

• Comprehensive understanding of civil litigation, including state, federal, and appellate deadlines and regulations.

• Familiarity with state, federal, and appellate court filings in California.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Skilled in legal software and e-filing processes.

• Capable of independent thinking and action with minimal supervision.

• Competent in handling sensitive and confidential information.

• Ability to manage a varied workload and quickly adapt to changing priorities.

• Effective collaboration within a team setting, especially under tight deadlines.

• Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an ability to meet deadlines.

• Professional appearance and demeanor are essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Overtime compensated at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate when needed.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including plans available at no cost to employees.

• Employee Assistance Program offered through HealthAdvocate.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• 401(k) plan featuring a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the next 4-5%.

• Vacation time accrued annually at the employee's base salary rate.

• Paid parental leave at base pay.

• Standard workweek of 37.5 hours.

• Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney eligible team members, up to $3,500 each calendar year.

• Internal initiatives for diversity and inclusion, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.

• Firm-wide charitable contributions program.

• Multiple social and off-site events held throughout the year.

• Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, continuous learning, and internal career advancement.