Employment Law Paralegal

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Free parking

Job summary

Orion Placement in Los Angeles is seeking a paralegal with at least 2 years of litigation experience to support an active employment practice. The role offers a hybrid schedule and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

You will work closely with the lead attorney on ongoing employment matters, handling discovery, pleadings, and trial preparation while refining workflows and case-management systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paralegal experience with strong litigation exposure.

Responsibilities

• Support employment litigation matters from case development through discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Draft, propound, and respond to discovery under attorney direction.
• Prepare, file pleadings and other legal documents with state and federal courts.
• Monitor court calendars, deadlines, hearings, and other critical events.
• Coordinate service of process and case logistics.
• Maintain accurate case documents and filing systems across platforms.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation knowledge

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field

Tools

Dropbox

Court filings

Document management

Job description

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing plaintiff-side employment law practice at an exciting stage of expansion.
• Work directly with the attorney leading the employment practice and make a meaningful impact on active litigation matters.
• Take real ownership of cases rather than functioning solely as a traditional support resource.
• Gain hands-on exposure across discovery, pleadings, filings, subpoenas, trial preparation, and case management.
• Help build and refine systems, workflows, and processes as the practice continues to grow.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule, full-time stability, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and free parking.

Location: Sherman Oaks, CA — Hybrid schedule designed to provide flexibility while keeping you connected with the team and active litigation work.

Note: Must have 2+ years of paralegal experience, with strong litigation experience and a solid understanding of California court procedures, deadlines, and filing requirements. Employment law experience is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a growing California law practice focused on delivering thoughtful, hands-on legal representation to clients navigating serious personal injury and employment matters. Our attorneys stay closely involved in each case, and our team values responsiveness, precision, initiative, and personalized client service. As our employment practice expands, we are looking for talented professionals who want to contribute meaningfully and grow with us. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Support employment litigation matters from case development through discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Draft, propound, and respond to discovery under attorney direction.
• Prepare, finalize, and file pleadings and other legal documents with state and federal courts.
• Monitor court calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other critical case events.
• Prepare and issue subpoenas, legal notices, and related litigation documents.
• Coordinate service of process, records requests, correspondence, and case logistics.
• Communicate with court clerks to confirm case information and filing requirements.
• Assist with fact investigation and drafting complaints.
• Retrieve, organize, and review case records and supporting documentation.
• Create and maintain document production lists, filing shells, templates, and organized electronic case files.
• Maintain accurate case documents and filing systems within Dropbox and other firm platforms.
• Proofread legal documents for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance before attorney review.
• Support trial preparation by organizing exhibits and drafting trial-related materials.
• Help strengthen workflows and case-management systems as the employment practice continues to expand.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paralegal experience.
• Strong litigation background; employment law experience preferred.
• Experience with discovery, subpoenas, pleadings, court filings, and litigation documents.
• Working knowledge of California state and federal court procedures and deadlines.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and deadline management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters while taking ownership of assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys, take ownership of meaningful litigation work, and see your contributions directly influence the growth of an expanding practice. We value people who are proactive, organized, thoughtful, and eager to improve how work gets done. If you want a role where your judgment and initiative matter, this is an opportunity to grow beyond the traditional paralegal position.

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Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance