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Location Bakersfield, CA
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Job Description
Location: Fully Remote — U.S.-based applicants only. 
Compensation: $30 per hour, with a performance review after six months and the potential for a pay increase. 
Work arrangement: Part-time or Full Time 
Initial guaranteed hours: 80 hours in month one, 40 hours in month two, and 20 hours in month three. 

About the Opportunity 
Equivity is seeking a legal professional to support attorneys with California civil litigation matters. This remote W-2 opportunity is suited to a proactive candidate who is comfortable managing deadlines, preparing legal documents, and working independently with attorney teams. 
  
What You'll Do 
  • Draft, proofread, and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence. 
  • Prepare and electronically file documents in California state courts. 
  • Manage discovery, case files, litigation calendars, and critical deadlines. 
  • Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation. 
  • Keep attorneys informed of case progress and upcoming deadlines. 
 
What We're Looking For 
  • At least three years of litigation paralegal experience, including hands-on experience supporting California civil litigation matters 
  • Familiarity with California civil litigation procedures, court filings, discovery, and deadlines. 
  • Ability to manage multiple matters independently and communicate effectively with attorneys and clients. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. 
  • Bachelor's degree  
  • Reliable internet, home office setup and availability during California business hours. 
  • Ability to respond to client and team communications within one hour during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Pacific. 
  • Preferred: Experience with Clio or similar legal practice management software and previous remote legal support experience. 
 
Compensation and Work Structure 
  
This is a remote W-2 position paying $30 per hour, with a performance review after three months and the potential for a pay increase. The position includes an initial three-month guaranteed-hours program: 
  • Month 1: 80 guaranteed paid hours  
  • Month 2: 40 guaranteed paid hours  
  • Month 3: 20 guaranteed paid hours  

These amounts are minimums, not limits on the hours you may work. If you work more than the guaranteed hours in a month, you will be paid for all hours worked. 
Beginning in month four, compensation is based on actual hours worked, with no guaranteed minimum. Ongoing hours depend on client assignments and workload. 
Participation in the guaranteed-hours program requires accepting assignments within your stated proficiencies, maintaining required availability and responsiveness, and meeting performance expectations. 
Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, a retirement plan, and performance-based bonuses. Benefits are subject to applicable plan requirements. 

Why Equivity? 
Put your California litigation experience to work in a flexible remote role with a collaborative team behind you. Equivity connects experienced legal professionals with law firms that need substantive support, while helping manage client relationships and day-to-day operational needs. 
Interested in bringing your California litigation experience to Equivity? Apply today and highlight your experience with California court filings, discovery, deadline management, and litigation preparation. 

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Posting ID: 1311595723 Posted: 2026-11-04 Job Title: Civil Litigation Paralegal