Some legal assistant roles keep you on the sidelines. Others give you a front-row seat to litigation, direct access to experienced attorneys, and the chance to develop skills that can shape the rest of your legal career. This is one of those opportunities.

TRN Law Associates is seeking a fully remote Legal Assistant to support attorneys and the Senior Paralegal within a sophisticated and growing litigation practice. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to active cases, take on meaningful responsibility from day one, and become an integral part of the litigation team.

Whether you're planning for law school or building a long-term career in litigation support, you'll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow while supporting real estate and civil litigation matters throughout California.

Candidates located in or able to work remotely primarily during Pacific Time business hours are strongly preferred, no matter where they are located.

What We Offer
TRN Law Associates offers the sophistication of an established litigation practice with the collaboration and accessibility often found in a smaller firm.

When you join us, you can expect:

• Compensation of $35-$45 per hour, depending on experience
• A position where you can work from home with paid time off (PTO)
• Exposure to complex civil litigation matters with a focus on real estate
• Close collaboration with experienced attorneys and litigation professionals
• The opportunity to build valuable litigation skills in a growing practice

What You'll Do

• Calculate, calendar, and track court deadlines while monitoring litigation matters and court activity
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the firm's incoming calls, including answering, screening, routing calls, taking messages, and assisting with prospective client inquiries.
• Prepare, proofread, format, and assist with pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Support hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation activities
• File documents in state and federal courts while maintaining accurate case records and docket information
• Coordinate client communications, scheduling, depositions, and attorney calendars
• Maintain case files, document management systems, billing support, and day-to-day litigation administration

What You Bring

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum two years of experience supporting litigation matters within a law firm environment
• Experience with court calendaring and legal document preparation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort working within cloud-based document management and calendar systems
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Strong proofreading, written communication, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication

Preferred Experience

• Having supported attorneys within a billable litigation practice
• Experience filing documents through state and federal e-filing systems
• Experience working with MyCase, Asana, or similar legal practice management software