Remote Legal Secretary / California Litigation Paralegal

A California insurance litigation firm seeks an experienced legal secretary / litigation paralegal (preferably with 3+ years of experience with California litigation matters) who is seeking a full-time position. The position is fully remote, and the pay is $50/hour as a 1099 independent contractor. Must have good legal secretary / assistant experience with California litigation matters, including:

• Drafting letters and other correspondence
• Formatting documents in Microsoft Word with strong attention to detail
• Proofreading legal documents
• Managing busy attorney calendars
• Coordinating telephone and video conferences, and other meetings

Also must have good litigation experience as a paralegal, including with:

• California and federal litigation matters, including court filings
• Propounding and responding to written discovery
• Service of parties and witnesses
• Pleadings
• Docketing court deadlines
• Preparing subpoenas, deposition notices, and proposed orders

The work will vary between both secretarial and litigation projects on any given day. If you also have client billing experience, that would be a plus! (but not required) The Law Firm The firm has multiple lawyers and support staff, all working remotely or hybrid from the firm's office in Calabasas, CA (in Los Angeles County). The lawyers and staff work closely together. The working environment is casual and friendly, but the firm's employees take their work seriously. The firm has active litigation cases representing a major insurance company in federal and California courts. Please Apply If You Have . . .

• Experience as a paralegal or legal secretary or assistant
• Bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or paralegal certificate
• A positive attitude and friendly approach, even during hectic times
• Ability to work well with others and contribute to a team
• Exceptional Microsoft Word skills, including ability to format litigation documents
• Understanding of federal and California civil litigation procedures
• The ability to read, understand, and strictly follow federal and state court rules
• Extraordinary attention to detail and deadline management
• Ability to self-start, manage several projects, and follow through without reminders
• Desire for variety in work, and frequent new challenges
• Excellent communication skills

The Pay Structure $50/hour payable on a contract (1099) basis. No benefits package because this is a contract position. On an annualized basis, the pay equates to compensation of approximately $90,000 to $100,000.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the position, please submit a resume in response to this posting. Your resume should clearly indicate your areas of experience, particularly in litigation and with legal secretarial and paralegal work. Please also submit a cover letter to [email protected] responding to this posting and explaining your interest in the position and relevant experience. The firm's managing partner will review your cover letter like a writing sample, so it should demonstrate strong writing skills, clarity, and concision. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job