Remote Litigation Legal Assistant
4 days ago
Lubbock
Opensity Solutions is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support one of our premier legal clients in a remote capacity. This role provides comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout the full lifecycle of a case, from initiation through trial preparation and post-trial activities. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, preparing court documents, managing case files, scheduling meetings, compiling discovery materials, handling client communications, and ensuring compliance with court procedures. This role is critical to the smooth operation and progression of litigation matters. The position requires 5 to 10 years of litigation experience, with specific expertise supporting California courts. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential legal information with professionalism and discretion. Position Details • Full-time position, with possible overtime during busy periods, • Remote Schedule: Friday – Monday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM PT | 10-hour shifts per day, • Pay Rate: $34.00 – $38.00 per hour, depending on region, • Candidates must be located in the United States but cannot reside in California, Alaska, or Nevada Key Responsibilities Document & Case Management • Organize and maintain case files (electronic and physical) using NetDocuments or other document management systems, • Index, redact, and prepare documents, pleadings, and exhibits for court under the direct supervision of the managing attorney Legal Research & Court Records Management • Conduct legal research using databases such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to support litigation strategy, • Retrieve case information from California court websites, federal and state dockets, and PACER, • Monitor court records and dockets to track case progress and filing deadlines Drafting & Filing Court Documents • Prepare legal documents including motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, pleadings, and correspondence under attorney supervision, • File documents in state and federal courts, including California courts, using electronic and physical filing methods, • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal court rules and deadlines Client & Attorney Support • Respond to client inquiries, provide case updates, and coordinate scheduling of meetings, • Coordinate with opposing counsel, court clerks, and third-party vendors, • Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys to ensure seamless case progression Discovery Process & Trial Preparation • Assist in gathering, reviewing, and organizing discovery materials including requests for production, interrogatories, and depositions, • Manage document production and maintain privilege logs, • Prepare trial notebooks, witness lists, and courtroom exhibits, • Coordinate trial logistics and ensure all required materials are prepared Calendar & Docket Management • Maintain litigation calendars, track deadlines, and schedule hearings, depositions, and attorney meetings, • Send reminders and provide case status updates to attorneys Billing, Data Entry & Administrative Support • Track time entries and expenses for billing purposes, • Assist with invoice preparation and data entry using Chrome River, Intapp (Time Tracking Software), and other billing platforms, • Support administrative tasks related to case management, document retrieval, and compliance tracking Skills and Qualifications Required • Experience: 5 to 10 years working in litigation or as a legal assistant, • Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures, legal terminology, and California court rules, • Court Filing Experience: Familiarity with state and federal court filing procedures, including California electronic filing systems, • Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, NetDocuments, LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, and state court websites, • Billing & Data Entry: Experience using Chrome River (invoicing), Intapp (time tracking), and PACER (court records access), • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Attention to Detail: High accuracy in document preparation, data entry, and file organization, • Confidentiality & Professionalism: Ability to handle sensitive legal information with discretion Preferred • Paralegal certification or equivalent legal training, • Experience with e-discovery tools and litigation database management, • Knowledge of litigation in areas such as labor & employment, commercial litigation, or intellectual property