Legal Assistant

Legal.io; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves responding to third-party subpoenas, collaborating with internal departments, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have over five years of litigation experience and be proficient in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat. You'll play a crucial role in managing sensitive information and drafting formal responses, all while working in a supportive and innovative environment. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a leading legal team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience with a focus on litigation.
• Strong understanding of handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Review subpoenas and coordinate responses with internal teams.
• Organize and prepare documents for production under legal counsel.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Adobe Acrobat

E-discovery tools familiarity

Handling sensitive information

Job description

This range is provided by Legal.io. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Legal.io is seeking a legal assistant to work within a leading auto-maker's Office of General Counsel to respond to third party subpoenas and inquiries. The Legal Assistant is responsible for reviewing correspondence, communicating with internal teams on a potential response, reviewing materials for relevance and responding to third party inquiries.

Scope of Work

Title: Legal Assistant (Secondment)

Experience: 5+ Years

Location: Remote (United States)

Duration: 6 Months (From 5/26/2025 until 11/26/2025)

Pay Rate: $45 - $60 / hr

• Receive and Review: Legal Assistant will work closely with lawyers on the Discovery team to carefully review each subpoena to understand its scope, requirements, and deadlines.
• Information Gathering: Work closely with various internal departments (HR, Finance, specific business units, etc.) to identify, locate, and collect responsive documents and information.
• Collaboration & Communication: Communicate effectively with internal resources to explain the subpoena requirements and coordinate document retrieval. You may also need to communicate with the requesting party (the person or entity who issued the subpoena) to clarify requests, discuss scope, or negotiate production timelines, under the guidance of our legal counsel.
• Document Management & Production: Organize, Bates stamp (if necessary), and prepare documents for production, ensuring all responsive materials are included and any privileged or confidential information is handled appropriately (often in coordination with attorneys).
• Prepare Written Response: Under the guidance and supervision of legal counsel, the Legal Assistant will assist in drafting and preparing the formal written response accompanying the document production, which may include outlining the scope of production, asserting objections (under attorney direction), and providing necessary certifications.
• Tracking & Reporting: Assist in maintaining a detailed system for tracking all incoming subpoenas, their status, deadlines, and production details. This ensures nothing falls through the cracks and allows for reporting on volume and trends.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office products and Adobe Acrobat. Familiarity with e-discovery tools is a bonus.
• A strong understanding of the importance of handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and in compliance with internal privacy guidelines.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of legal experience with a focus on litigation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail Motor Vehicles

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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