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Compassion & ChoicesLegal Assistant - Remote *USA*
Compassion & Choices seeks a full-time, remote Legal Assistant to provide daily administrative and litigation support for three to six attorneys within its Legal Advocacy &…
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Compassion & Choices seeks a full-time, remote Legal Assistant to provide daily administrative and litigation support for three to six attorneys within its Legal Advocacy & Policy department. This position reports directly to the Director of Litigation. The organization operates nationwide to improve care, expand options, and empower individuals regarding end-of-life care. The Legal Assistant plays a key role by managing digital office systems, tracking complex calendars, coordinating discovery, and…
Job Description
Compassion & Choices seeks a full-time, remote Legal Assistant to provide daily administrative and litigation support for three to six attorneys within its Legal Advocacy & Policy department. This position reports directly to the Director of Litigation.
The organization operates nationwide to improve care, expand options, and empower individuals regarding end-of-life care. The Legal Assistant plays a key role by managing digital office systems, tracking complex calendars, coordinating discovery, and handling prospective client intakes.
This role suits professionals with extensive litigation experience who can manage competing priorities independently and maintain strict confidentiality. Qualified candidates must be comfortable with travel up to ten percent of the time, potentially including overnights and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Support up to six attorneys with administrative tasks for active litigation matters
- Maintain and optimize the paperless office and electronic case files
- Manage complex calendars, track deadlines, and adjust priorities based on litigation demands
- Communicate priorities and provide timely status updates to attorneys
- Provide substantive support for written and oral discovery, including drafting discovery shells and initial responses
- Prepare exhibits for oral depositions and perform cite checking and proofreading
- Conduct intake and evaluation of legal requests from prospective clients while screening appropriate plaintiffs
- Create and maintain research archives, memo repositories, pleading shells, and templates
- Contribute to organization-wide efforts such as fundraising activities
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge of civil litigation procedures, court rules, filing requirements, and discovery processes
- Familiarity with federal and state electronic court filing systems, including PACER and CM/ECF
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Westlaw, Clio, DocketBird, and related platforms
- Ability to travel (potentially including overnight and weekend travel, estimated at less than 10% of total time)
Qualifications
- A four-year B.A. or B.S. degree in a field related to law, medicine, or social change
- Minimum of five years of experience in a law firm, legal advocacy organization, or litigation-focused office
- Experience providing simultaneous administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys
Core Skills
Benefits
- Employer-shared medical and dental insurance premiums
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- Commuter pre-tax benefit
- 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match and immediate vesting
- Paid holidays, paid time off, and personal days
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What is the salary range for this position?
The starting salary range is $75,000 to $85,000 annually, with the final offer determined by relevant experience, internal equity, qualifications, and organizational considerations.
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a full-time, remote position.
What travel is required for the Legal Assistant role?
The role requires the ability to travel with your own means of transportation when applicable, including possible overnight and weekend travel, though it will likely account for less than 10% of total time.
How do I apply for this job?
Candidates must submit a current resume and cover letter as a single PDF document. The cover letter must explain how your philosophy aligns with the organization, summarize your qualifications, and describe your approach to collaboration. Questions can be directed to the HR email provided in the posting.
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