Remote Defense Litigation Assistant - Trial Support & Filing

Adams-; Santa Monica (CA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams- is seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to support a defense practice in Santa Monica. This role focuses on trial preparation, calendar management, and filing in state and federal courts, with potential for growth and collaboration across two busy attorneys.

The position is fully remote with hybrid flexibility; candidates should have 3–5+ years of defense litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with California filing procedures.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of litigation experience required.
• Defense litigation background required.
• Medical malpractice, insurance defense, or labor & employment litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court filing procedures.
• Experience with calendaring, TOA/TOC preparation, and trial support.
• Paralegal certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file documents in California state and federal courts.
• Maintain litigation calendars and track critical deadlines.
• Draft and prepare Tables of Authorities (TOA) and Tables of Contents (TOC).
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and case management.
• Support two busy attorneys while coordinating with a collaborative team of litigation professionals.
• Handle a high-volume defense litigation desk with professionalism and attention to detail.

Skills

Litigation experience

Defense litigation

California filing procedures

Trial support

Multitasking

Education

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Adams- is seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to support a defense practice in Santa Monica. This role focuses on trial preparation, calendar management, and filing in state and federal courts, with potential for growth and collaboration across two busy attorneys.

The position is fully remote with hybrid flexibility; candidates should have 3–5+ years of defense litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with California filing procedures.