Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701

Salary/Payrate: $75K - $100K annually, DOE!!!

Work Environment: Remote

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-SD1

We’re seeking a highly organized, self-directed Legal Assistant with substantial California civil litigation experience to support a solo attorney in a fully remote role in the Southern California area. This is a hands-on position requiring initiative, ownership, and strong communication skills. You will help manage court deadlines, prepare legal documents, coordinate with clients and courts, and take charge of the virtual legal office.

This is not a passive task-following role. You’ll need to stay one step ahead, take responsibility for follow-through, and bring a mature, grounded approach to the work. Strong skills in Word formatting, discovery preparation, and communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation calendars (manual) and court deadlines using MyCase and other tools
• Oversee daily remote office operations and help structure workflows
• Draft and prepare discovery requests and responses, shell pleadings, and routine filings
• Perform procedural legal research and provide brief written summaries when needed
• Assist with trial preparation for ~4 cases per year, even if only one proceeds to trial
• Log all work consistently in MyCase, including tasks completed, time spent, and communications. Additional visibility tools are welcome if they help maintain accountability
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents with advanced Microsoft Word skills (styles, TOCs, exhibits, etc.)
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, vendors, and opposing counsel
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure the attorney is kept current on case developments

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of substantive experience in California civil litigation (not just presence in a litigation firm)
• Proven ability to manage discovery, calendaring (manual), court communications, and document drafting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word; comfort with formatting, TOCs, and exhibit prep
• Experience with MyCase (or ability to learn quickly)
• Because this is a fully remote position, client value’s transparency and visibility, looking for someone who is comfortable proposing simple, respectful ways to help maintain that same sense of presence and engagement.
• Must work independently but check in regularly — no surprises
• Ability to anticipate case needs, organize your workload, and keep things moving
• A mature, grounded work style is strongly preferred