Legal Assistant

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

📋 Description

• Prepare and format pleadings as well as correspondence

• Manage the filing and e-filing of 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

• Perform research utilizing Westlaw

• Organize travel arrangements for attorneys

• Aid in trial preparation

• Support attorneys with daily administrative responsibilities

• Assist in document management and organization of files

• Provide support to attorneys involved in civil litigation and insurance defense matters

• Engage with clients and courts while upholding professionalism and confidentiality

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant

• Preferred experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury

• Strong understanding of civil litigation, including deadlines and rules for state, federal, and appellate courts

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

• High proficiency in MS Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat

• Capability to think independently and act with minimal supervision

• Proficiency in handling sensitive and confidential information

• Skillful in managing a varied workload and adapting to shifting priorities

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment under tight deadlines

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication abilities

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and capability to meet deadlines

• Professional appearance and demeanor

🏝️ Benefits

• Overtime compensated at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as necessary

• Comprehensive benefits package, with options available at no cost to employees

• Employee Assistance Program via 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%

• Annual vacation time accrued at the employee’s base rate

• Paid parental leave at base pay

• Standard workweek of 37.5 hours

• Educational reimbursement program available for eligible non-attorney staff, up to $3,500 per calendar year

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

• Firm-wide charitable giving initiative

• A variety of social and off-site events throughout the year