Remote Legal Assistant

Description

A highly regarded, mid-sized law firm is seeking an experienced Remote Litigation Legal Assistant to support its dynamic litigation team on a contract basis. This firm is known for its sophisticated practice, collaborative environment, and long-standing client relationships within the public sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys working on complex, case-based litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and proofread legal correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, and discovery using established templates and document shells.
• Perform e-filings in California State Courts and occasional Federal Courts.
• Finalize pleadings, including preparation of tables of authorities and creation of electronically tabbed, bookmarked, and searchable PDF documents for filing and service.
• Ensure high-quality document control and accuracy across all deliverables.
• Convert and manage documents to PDF format, including organizing and attaching exhibits.
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, conference rooms, and court reporters.
• Proactively manage multiple attorney calendars, including scheduling and maintaining Outlook calendar events (note: no litigation calendaring responsibilities).
• Assist with trial preparation as needed.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the litigation team on a case-by-case basis (not attorney-specific).

Details

• Contract: 8+ weeks
• 100% remote
• Full time: 40-hour work week
• Starts ASAP

Why This Opportunity

• Work with a respected, stable firm with a strong reputation in public sector defense.
• Collaborative team environment with clear division of responsibilities.
• Exposure to meaningful, high-impact litigation matters.
• Competitive compensation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Strong knowledge of California court rules and e-filing procedures.
• Experience with document formatting, tables of authorities, and litigation support tools.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and PDF editing software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, email resumes to [email protected] with the subject line "Remote Litigation Legal Assistant".

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions.

Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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