Litigation Legal Assistant

Farmers Insurance

Legal Assistant performing legal and secretarial tasks for assigned attorney(s) in California civil litigation. Handling correspondence, scheduling appearances, and maintaining legal deadlines in a remote setting.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $39 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs legal and secretarial tasks for assigned attorney(s), with supervision and oversight from their leader
Maintains schedules and calendar for assigned attorney(s)
Composes a variety of correspondence, pleadings and various legal forms
Coordinates time and location of multi-party appearances, including depositions, arbitrations, mediations, Independent Medical Exams (IME’s) meetings and site inspections
Answers telephone calls, emails and handles client inquiries
Receives and processes incoming mail
Contacts clients, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, claims personnel, and others to confirm scheduled appearances as instructed by assigned attorney(s)
Maintains a thorough knowledge and keeps up-to-date with court rules and legal deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent required
1-3 years experience in civil litigation as a legal administration clerk, secretary, or legal assistant required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location
Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
401(k)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal correspondencepleadingslegal formscalendar managementschedulingclient inquiriescourt ruleslegal deadlinescivil litigationadministrative tasks

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationattention to detailtime managementinterpersonal skills

Certifications

High School Diploma