Remote California Litigation Legal Assistant (E-Filing Ready)

Adams & Martin Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Mission Valley is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join a well-established firm. The role requires extensive California litigation experience, deep knowledge of court procedures, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced remote environment.

You will manage CCP deadlines, draft and file documents, coordinate service of process, and support attorneys with case management and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Strong experience with California state court e-filing.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and litigation-related documents.
• Thorough understanding of California court rules, procedures, and CCP deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) deadlines and litigation calendars.
• Prepare, file, and serve legal documents in California state courts.
• Handle California state court e-filing processes (federal court filing experience not required).
• Draft, format, revise, and finalize pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents using dictation and document management software.
• Coordinate service of process for complaints and other legal filings.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, mediations, court reporters, expert witnesses, and related litigation events.
• Maintain attorney calendars, including hearings, conferences, depositions, and teleconferences.
• Obtain court call information, videoconference links, and deposition access details.
• Assist attorneys with case management, trial preparation, and litigation support activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing, service, and organization of case materials.

Skills

Litigation experience

CCP deadlines

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal document management systems

Job description

Adams & Martin Group in Mission Valley is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join a well-established firm. The role requires extensive California litigation experience, deep knowledge of court procedures, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced remote environment.

You will manage CCP deadlines, draft and file documents, coordinate service of process, and support attorneys with case management and trial preparation.