Litigation Legal Assistant - Remote

Beacon Hill Solutions Group

Remote · USTemporary$36–43/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$36–43/hr

Location

Remote · US

Schedule

Temporary

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

Beacon Hill Solutions Group is hiring a Litigation Legal Assistant - Remote. Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a rapidly growing employer‑side labor and employment and civil litigation boutique in Orange County seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant. This fully remote, temp‑to‑hire role supports three to four attorneys in a fast‑paced litigation practice, requiring 5+ years of hands‑on California civil litigation experience and independent management of filings, calendaring, discovery, and document preparation.

Key focus areas include Draft, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents, Prepare answers to complaints, motions to compel, and other motions, and Prepare motion for summary judgment shells.

Important skills include Adobe, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Proofreading, Formatting, and Organizational Skills. Preferred (not required): NetDocuments, Clio, Deadline Calculation, and Federal Court E-filing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AdobeMicrosoft OfficeOutlookNetDocumentsClioProofreadingFormattingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailIndependent WorkCollaborationReceptive to FeedbackCalendar ManagementDeadline CalculationLegal Document PreparationCalifornia State Court E-FilingFederal Court E-FilingArbitration Portal Upload

Qualifications

5+ Years Civil Litigation Legal Assistant ExperienceStrong Knowledge of California Civil Litigation Procedures and DeadlinesHands-on Experience Preparing Pleadings, Motions, and DiscoveryCalifornia State Court E-Filing ExperienceAbility to Independently Calculate and Calendar Litigation DeadlinesLabor and Employment LitigationEmployer-Side Civil LitigationFederal Court E-FilingArbitration Matters and Filing PortalsCalifornia-Based Candidates Preferred

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Full job description

Job Duties

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Location: Remote, with California-based candidates strongly preferred

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific

Job Type: Temp-to-hire

Pay: $36 to $43 per hour, depending on experience

Anticipated Permanent Salary: $75,000 to $90,000

Start Date: ASAP

Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a rapidly growing employer-side labor and employment and civil litigation boutique in Orange County seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant. This is a fully remote, temp-to-hire opportunity supporting three to four attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on California civil litigation experience and be able to independently manage filings, calendaring, discovery, and legal document preparation. Prior labor and employment experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Draft, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents

Prepare answers to complaints, motions to compel, and other motions

Prepare motion for summary judgment shells

Prepare and respond to discovery requests

Complete California Judicial Council forms

Prepare notices of remote appearance

Electronically file documents in California state courts

Assist with federal court filings as needed

Upload documents through arbitration portals

Calendar pleading, discovery, and motion deadlines

Calendar answers, oppositions, replies, hearings, and status conferences

Assist with litigation reports and budgets

Manage competing priorities and deadlines while supporting three to four attorneys

Qualifications

5+ years of civil litigation legal assistant experience

Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures and deadlines

Hands-on experience preparing pleadings, motions, and discovery

California state court e-filing experience

Ability to independently calculate and calendar litigation deadlines

Strong proofreading, formatting, and organizational skills

Proficiency with Adobe, Microsoft Office, and Outlook

Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to anticipate next steps

Professional, collaborative, and receptive to constructive feedback

Preferred Experience

Labor and employment litigation

Employer-side civil litigation

Federal court e-filing

Arbitration matters and filing portals

NetDocuments

ClioThe firm is willing to train on NetDocuments, Clio, and federal e-filing. Candidates must already be comfortable with the fundamentals of civil litigation, including discovery, document preparation, California court filings, and calendaring.

Beacon Hill will provide a laptop for the temporary assignment. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their hands-on experience with California litigation filings, discovery, pleadings, motions, and deadline calculation during the interview process.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/

Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

Benefits Information:

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

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