Job description

Role overview

TRN Law Associates is hiring a fully remote Legal Assistant to work alongside attorneys and the Senior Paralegal in a sophisticated, expanding litigation practice. This position offers direct involvement in live matters, meaningful responsibility from the outset, and the chance to grow within a litigation-focused team.

The role is well suited to someone preparing for law school or aiming to build a long-term career in litigation support. You will assist with real estate and civil litigation matters across California and gain practical exposure that can strengthen your legal career.

Candidates who are based in, or can reliably work remotely during, Pacific Time business hours are strongly preferred regardless of location.

Compensation and benefits

This position offers pay in the range of $35 to $45 per hour, based on experience, along with the ability to work from home and paid time off (PTO).

What you will handle

The role centers on litigation support, legal administration, and client coordination. You will help attorneys manage deadlines, prepare court documents, maintain case records, and keep matters moving efficiently.

Additional information

The firm combines the structure and complexity of an established litigation practice with the accessibility and teamwork commonly associated with a smaller office. The opportunity includes exposure to complex civil litigation, especially real estate disputes, and regular collaboration with experienced attorneys and litigation professionals.

Terms and conditions

This opportunity is remote and full time. No application deadline, start date, or vacancy count was provided in the source.

Responsibilities

Track litigation deadlines, maintain court calendars, and monitor court activity across active matters.
Act as the first contact for incoming calls by answering, screening, transferring, and taking messages, as well as helping prospective clients with initial inquiries.
Draft, review, format, and proof legal filings and correspondence, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and related documents.
Assist attorneys with hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
File documents in state and federal courts and keep case records and docket information accurate and current.
Coordinate client communication, scheduling, depositions, and attorney calendars.
Maintain case files, support document management and billing tasks, and handle day-to-day litigation administration.

Requirements

An associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent mix of education and work experience is required.
At least 2 years of experience supporting litigation work in a law firm setting is needed.
Practical experience with court calendaring and preparing legal documents is expected.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using cloud-based document and calendar systems are necessary.
Excellent organization, the ability to juggle overlapping deadlines, and strong attention to detail are important.
Solid proofreading and written communication skills are required.
The candidate must be able to work independently while still communicating effectively with the team.
Experience supporting attorneys in a billable litigation environment is preferred.
Experience using state and federal e-filing systems is preferred.
Familiarity with MyCase, Asana, or similar legal practice management tools is preferred.

Eligibility

Applicants should have litigation support experience and be able to work remotely, preferably during Pacific Time business hours. This role is open to candidates located anywhere if they can meet the scheduling expectations.

Skills

Legal calendaring, litigation support, court e-filing, document preparation, legal proofreading, case management, client communication, Microsoft Office, calendar management, document management systems, billing support, time management

Perks

Fully remote work from home arrangement.
Paid time off (PTO).
Hourly compensation between $35 and $45 depending on experience.
Direct exposure to complex civil litigation, with emphasis on real estate matters.
Close day-to-day collaboration with experienced attorneys and litigation professionals.
Strong learning and growth opportunity in an expanding practice.

Education

Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent education and experience may also qualify.