Litigation Assistant or Paralegal

Boutique Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Annual performance reviews with raises

Discretionary performance-based bonus

Hybrid scheduling after onsite period

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Litigation Assistant or Paralegal for a plaintiff-side employment practice in Sherman Oaks, CA. The role supports two attorneys across about 100 matters, handling filings, discovery, and trial prep from start to finish.

The position offers a 40-hour work week with hybrid scheduling (remote on Wednesdays and Fridays after three months) and annual reviews with raises. Salary range is $75,000 - $100,000 DOE, plus discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of civil litigation experience as a paralegal.
• Plaintiff-side experience in employment litigation preferred.
• Federal court filing experience.
• Ability to handle filings, calendaring, drafting and discovery from start to finish.
• Strong client communication and phone etiquette.
• Ability to work onsite in Sherman Oaks, California.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Experience with AI tools for formatting and drafting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support two attorneys on ~100 plaintiff-side cases from filing through trial.
• Prepare and submit filings in state and federal court, ~8–10 cases per week.
• Draft pleadings, complaints, and motions for attorney review.
• Respond to discovery and prepare discovery documents.
• Maintain accurate calendaring of deadlines and court dates.
• Follow up with clients to obtain documents and information.
• Assist with trial preparation.
• Keep detailed case notes and resolve issues independently.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Paralegal duties

Client communication

Calendar management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Mac computers

AI drafting tools

Job description

Position Title: Litigation Assistant or Paralegal

A plaintiff-side employment litigation practice in Sherman Oaks is adding a paralegal who will carry cases from filing through trial. The role supports two attorneys across roughly 100 matters, including wage and hour class actions, PAGA claims, discrimination, retaliation, disability, and pregnancy cases, with a smaller volume of personal injury work. Filing activity is steady in both state and federal court, which keeps the work varied and the pace purposeful.

The firm manages by trust rather than oversight. Staff are treated as capable adults, schedules flex by about 30 minutes in either direction, and the workweek is held to 40 hours. The office is quiet, the team is collegial, and the practice is positioned for significant growth over the next few years. Annual reviews include raises, and the firm intends for this to be a long‑term seat. Hybrid scheduling, with remote work on Wednesdays and Fridays, becomes available after three months based on performance.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000 / Year DOE

Plus a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance

Litigation Assistant or Paralegal Responsibilities

• Support two attorneys on a docket of approximately 100 plaintiff-side cases, assisting from filing through trial
• Prepare and submit filings in state and federal court, averaging 8 to 10 cases per week
• Draft pleadings, complaints, and motions for attorney review
• Respond to discovery, gather supporting information, and prepare first drafts of discovery documents
• Maintain accurate calendaring of deadlines and court dates
• Follow up with clients to obtain documents, answers, and other information needed to move cases forward
• Assist with trial preparation
• Keep detailed case notes and manage matters independently, resolving issues before escalating them

Litigation Assistant or Paralegal Requirements

• At least 2 to 3 years of civil litigation experience working as a paralegal
• Plaintiff-side experience, with employment litigation ideal and plaintiff personal injury or other plaintiff civil litigation also considered
• Federal court filing experience
• Demonstrated ability to support a case from start to finish, including filing, calendaring, drafting, and discovery
• Professional, personable client communication and strong phone etiquette
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and accept constructive feedback
• Ability to work onsite in Sherman Oaks, California
• Experience with Mac computers is preferred
• Strong experience using AI tools to assist with formatting and drafting is preferred
• Trial preparation experience is preferred
• A paralegal certificate is preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with a PPO option
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Annual performance reviews with raises
• Discretionary performance-based bonus
• Hybrid scheduling after an initial onsite period, based on performance