Hybrid Civil Litigation Legal Assistant | E-Filing

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home policy

PTO, sick time & paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

WSHB Support Services in Concord, CA is seeking a skilled legal assistant with 2+ years of civil litigation experience. The role emphasizes e-filing in California state and federal courts, calendar management, and collaboration with outside law firms and insurance carriers.

The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence 2–3 days per week and living in the greater Concord area. Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and eDockets,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm setting.
• Insurance defense experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorneys' calendars and coordinate meetings, depositions, mediations and teleconferences.
• Prepare and file pleadings, discovery documents and routine shell macros.
• Open/close legal files and maintain client and firm correspondence.
• Track deadlines through docketing and calendar systems; assist multiple attorneys.
• Coordinate with outside firms and insurance carriers as needed.
• Support trial preparation activities.

Skills

E-filing experience (CA)

Civil litigation procedures

Calendar management

Interfacing with outside law firms

Drafting and filing pleadings

Docketing and deadlines tracking

Trial preparation

Team collaboration

Tools

eDockets

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

WSHB Support Services in Concord, CA is seeking a skilled legal assistant with 2+ years of civil litigation experience. The role emphasizes e-filing in California state and federal courts, calendar management, and collaboration with outside law firms and insurance carriers.

The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence 2–3 days per week and living in the greater Concord area. Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and eDockets,