Legal Assistant - Plaintiff-Side Class Action

Orion Placement; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k) benefits

Job summary

A leading plaintiff-side law firm in Glendale is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in wage-and-hour and employment class actions. This full-time role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with at least 1 year of relevant experience. You will draft legal documents, organize case files, and manage deadlines within a supportive and professional environment. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a legal assistant or similar role.
• Litigation experience preferred, especially in employment law or class actions.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys handling wage-and-hour and employment class actions.
• Draft, format, and file legal documents in accordance with court rules.
• Maintain and organize case files, including evidence and correspondence.

Skills

Legal terminology

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors degree or paralegal studies background

Tools

Electronic case management systems

Job description

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm known for high-impact wage-and-hour and class action victories
• Work closely with talented litigators on complex, high-visibility cases against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies
• Build strong litigation skills in federal and state court practice, calendaring, filings, and case management
• Great growth path for motivated legal assistants who want to move up within class action, employment, or consumer law
• Competitive hourly pay, full benefits, and a supportive team that values professionalism, reliability, and initiative

Location: On-site in Glendale, CA. Youll be based in a busy, centrally located office thats easily commutable from Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Los Angeles, and nearby communities.

Note: This role requires full-time, on-site work in Glendale plus at least 1 year of experience in a law firm or legal support role, with strong calendaring, organizational, and written communication skills.

About Our Client

Our client is a growing plaintiff-side law firm with a robust class action and complex litigation practice in both state and federal courts. They focus on representing employees and consumers in wage-and-hour, unfair business practices, discrimination, and false advertising matters. The firm is known for its high-volume caseload, strong track record of results, and commitment to protecting workers and everyday consumers against large corporations.

Job Description

• Support attorneys handling wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in state and federal courts
• Draft, format, and file motions, pleadings, and other legal documents in accordance with court rules and procedures
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files, including evidence, exhibits, depositions, and correspondence
• Input, update, and track all legal deadlines, court dates, depositions, hearings, and client meetings in the firms calendaring system
• Calculate and double-check using applicable rules and statutes to ensure accuracy and complianceCoordinate schedules, resolve conflicts, and manage adjustments for attorneys, clients, and witnesses
• Conduct client and witness interviews and prepare concise summaries of their statements
• Enter and cross-reference documents in the case management or database system for easy retrieval
• Assist attorneys with special projects and trial preparation as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or similar law firm support role
• Litigation experience strongly preferred; exposure to employment law, wage-and-hour, or class actions is a plus
• Solid understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and basic research methods
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and grammar
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgement and discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working in electronic case management systems
• Bachelors degree or paralegal studies background preferred but not required

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Youll gain hands‑on experience in high-impact plaintiff-side litigation and class actions early in your legal career
• Youll collaborate with a passionate team that values mentorship, professional development, and doing right by clients
• Youll enjoy competitive pay, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)), and a stable, growth‑oriented environment where strong performers can advance

JPC-488

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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