Remote Legal Assistant

California Job Shop; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible spending

401(k) plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Parental leave

Firm events

Job summary

California Job Shop seeks a Remote Legal Assistant to manage litigation cases from start to finish, with strong word processing and communication skills. After an initial 30 days in Irvine, the role shifts to remote work, reporting to the Director of Legal Operations and Irvine Office Managing Partner.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a Litigation/Legal Assistant, proficiency in MS Office 365, and experience with eFiling in State and Federal courts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college coursework preferred.
• Must have 5+ years of experience as a Litigation/Legal Assistant in a litigation environment.
• Experience in calendaring, researching court rules/local rules/judge's rules, and cross-check calendaring using specified software.
• Experience with eFiling in State and Federal courts; including tables of authority, bookmarking exhibits, redacting and Bates stamping.
• Proficient in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Duties include travel arrangements, expense reports, entering attorney timesheets, and other administrative tasks as assigned.

Education

High school diploma

Tools

eDockets

Milana

Compulaw

Job description

Job Title: Remote Legal Assistant

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time, Remote after an initial 30-days in-person at the Irvine office

Location: Irvine, CA 92612

Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00 am-8:00 pm

Position Summary: This position represents a great opportunity for a detail-oriented person to be the point person on managing litigation cases for their attorneys from start to conclusion. The ideal candidate must possess exceptional word processing skills, have strong technical, written and verbal communication skills and be able to prioritize competing tasks with poise and professionalism. The Legal Assistant will provide overflow support to five of offices. This position reports to the Director of Legal Operations and the Irvine Office Managing Partner.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college coursework is preferred.
• Must have 5+ years of experience as a Litigation/Legal Assistant in a litigation environment. Labor and employment experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate.
• Must have experience in calendaring, researching court rules/local rules/judge's rules, and ability to cross-check calendaring using software such as eDockets, Milana or Compulaw.
• Must have experience with eFiling in both State and Federal courts; including but not limited to creating tables of authority, bookmarking exhibits, redacting and Bates stamping.
• Position requires critical thinking skills, attention to detail, proof-reading skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Must be proficient in MS Office 365 Programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Duties also include the following tasks: travel arrangements, expense reports, entering attorney timesheets, and other administrative type duties as assigned.

Compensation:

$38-$44/hour plus excellent benefits

• Competitive pay and incentives
• Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending
• Firm paid benefits: EAP, Telemedicine, life insurance, STD, and LTD
• 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off and paid parental leave program
• Fun events and firm perks
• Business casual dress
• Annual Holiday event and more!