Legal Assistant

Scion Staffing; Pasadena (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Scion Staffing is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant for a boutique law firm in Pasadena. This remote position requires strong organizational skills, experience in California litigation, and effective communication. The role involves managing extensive legal caseloads and providing essential support to attorneys to ensure smooth operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Collaborative team environment

Competitive pay of $40-45/hr with overtime

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a caseload of 60-80 legal matters.
• Familiarity with California litigation and employment law.
• Proficiency with court filing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal calendars and deadlines.
• Draft and file legal documents according to California court requirements.
• Support case preparation with document organization.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Professional communication

Job description

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Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

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Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Legal Assistant on behalf of a dynamic and mission-driven boutique law practice with a strong track record in litigation. This is a temporary, remote position located in Pasadena, CA.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Legal Assistant. This role is essential to the smooth daily operations of the firm and will work closely with partners, an intake specialist, and an administrative assistant. The ideal candidate is confident managing deadlines, organizing case documents, and supporting attorneys in all stages of the litigation process. Experience in California litigation, especially in employment law, is highly valued.

PERKS:

• Competitive pay of $40-45/hr W2 with overtime available if desired
• 100% remote
• Collaborative team environment with support from additional admin staff
• Medical, dental and vision insurance benefit options

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage legal calendars and deadlines, including court and discovery dates
• Coordinate and maintain digital and physical case files and document systems
• Draft, and file legal documents in compliance with California court requirements
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Manage a caseload of 60-80 matters across both partners
• Support case preparation by organizing documents, timelines, and related filings
• Collaborate with the administrative assistant to delegate or complete clerical tasks as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have the ability to manage a relatively large caseload (60-80 matters across both partners).
• Experience in a legal administrative or assistant role supporting litigation
• E-filing (state) and any experience with federal is a plus
• Proficiency with California court filing procedures and calendaring practices
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to deadlines and accuracy
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication
• Preferred: familiarity with employment law and litigation in California

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This position offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $40-45/hr W2 along with offered benefits package. The firm promotes a respectful and inclusive environment where staff are empowered and supported to succeed.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Administrative

• Industries

  Legal Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

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