Part-Time Legal Assistant: E‑Filing, Discovery & Trial Support

Yaron & Douglas; Lafayette (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Yaron & Douglas in Lafayette, CA seeks a part-time Legal Assistant (20-25 hrs/week) with 1–2 years of law-firm experience. The role requires excellent organization, deadline management, and a proactive approach to support attorneys across matters.

You will handle e-filing, case management, discovery tasks, motion practice, trial preparation, and essential proofreading. Occasional light admin duties round out the position.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a law firm is preferred.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• E-filing: knowledge of state and federal rules, and local court procedures.
• Case management: support attorneys from case inception through appeal, maintaining files and calendars.
• Discovery: review, produce documents, draft responses, subpoenas, and assist with deposition prep.
• Law & motion: draft pleadings, file papers, and ensure proper service.
• Trial support: prepare notebooks, exhibit and witness lists, and pre-trial motions.
• Proofreading/formatting: proofread briefs, tables, authorities, and perform cite-checking.
• Appeals: file notices of appeal, designation of records, and appendices.
• Administrative support: light duties as needed.

Skills

E-Filing

Case Management

Discovery Process

Law & Motion

Trial Support

Proofreading

Tools

E-filing Software

Job description

Yaron & Douglas in Lafayette, CA seeks a part-time Legal Assistant (20-25 hrs/week) with 1–2 years of law-firm experience. The role requires excellent organization, deadline management, and a proactive approach to support attorneys across matters.

You will handle e-filing, case management, discovery tasks, motion practice, trial preparation, and essential proofreading. Occasional light admin duties round out the position.