Legal Assistant (5+)

This is a Fully Remote Job

About Our Client:

The organization is a law firm operating in the legal services industry, focusing on litigation support across various legal areas including Employment Defense, Insurance Coverage, and Hospitality law. It addresses the need for organized, professional legal assistance to support attorneys managing complex caseloads. The firm operates in California and Texas, handling filings in both State and Federal Courts.

About the Opportunity:

The LEGAL ASSISTANT (5+) role provides essential support to a team of attorneys by managing case-related tasks, preparing legal documentation, and coordinating filings and schedules. This position plays a key role in ensuring efficient case management and compliance with court procedures, contributing directly to the successful handling of litigation matters.

Responsibilities:

• Provide litigation support to multiple attorneys with complex caseloads
• Prepare and format legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence
• Manage court filings for state, federal, and appellate courts, including electronic submissions
• Coordinate travel arrangements and manage expense reimbursements
• Assist with discovery and trial support, including document production and exhibit preparation
• Maintain filing systems and databases for efficient data retrieval
• Monitor litigation calendars for deadlines, hearings, and trial dates
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a legal assistant or related role in litigation
• Experience with California courts filing procedures
• Familiarity with legal terminology, procedures, and protocols
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Pacer, and ECF Filing Systems
• Prior remote work experience
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Understanding of client confidentiality rules

Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• Salary range from $85,000 to $100,000 annually

Benefits & Perks:

• Health Care Plan including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick Leave, and Company Holidays
• Family Leave including Maternity and Paternity leave
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Training and Development opportunities
• Free Food and Snacks in Office
• Wellness Resources
• Commuter Benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Note:

TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.