Remote Civil Litigation Legal Assistant (Part-Time)

Teams Squared; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Foreign currency compensation

Job summary

Teams Squared is seeking a sharp, highly organised Part-time Legal Assistant to support a civil litigation practice based in San Diego, CA. The role emphasizes digital filing, meticulous document organization, and precise file management, with remote work options.

You will maintain matter files, label and index documents, and ensure accurate formatting for court filings while adhering to strict confidentiality and data security practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies or related field (or equivalent qualification).
• Exceptional attention to detail and highly organised approach (essential).
• Availability to work part-time during San Diego business hours (US Pacific Time).
• Experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, paralegal or document management role is a plus.
• Exposure to US civil litigation, ideally in California.
• Familiarity with court e-filing systems is advantageous.
• Strong digital skills with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat and cloud storage.
• Familiarity with legal document or case management software is advantageous.
• Excellent written English and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organise and file documents digitally for civil litigation matters.
• Maintain well-structured electronic matter files with consistent naming.
• Sort, index and label pleadings, motions, discovery materials and exhibits.
• Scan, convert and format documents for filing or use.
• Check documents for accuracy, completeness and formatting before filing.
• Prepare documents for court filing and service per requirements.
• Track incoming documents and keep matter records updated.
• Organise discovery productions and document bundles for attorneys.

Skills

Attention to detail

Highly organised

Digital skills

Written English

Clear communication

Independent work

Discretion

Professionalism

Education

Law/Legal Studies degree or paralegal qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Cloud storage

Job description

Teams Squared is seeking a sharp, highly organised Part-time Legal Assistant to support a civil litigation practice based in San Diego, CA. The role emphasizes digital filing, meticulous document organization, and precise file management, with remote work options.

You will maintain matter files, label and index documents, and ensure accurate formatting for court filings while adhering to strict confidentiality and data security practices.