Paralegal

The Bronx; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Comprehensive benefits

Sophisticated litigation work

Mentorship & stability

Onsite with flexible scheduling

Job summary

Scion Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Paralegal for a full-time, onsite role based in El Segundo, California, supporting attorneys handling sophisticated plaintiff-side employment litigation, including class actions.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience, with knowledge of California state and federal court filings, calendaring, and case management. Strong organizational and drafting skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment are

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience; employment law and class action experience are strongly preferred.
• Experience with California state and federal court filings, calendaring, litigation procedures, and case management
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred but not required; candidates with strong litigation experience will be considered regardless of language skills
• Strong organizational, communication, drafting, and time management skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Stable employment history, proactive work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced plaintiff-side litigation environment

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of employment litigation, including class action and individual employment matters, from case inception through resolution
• Draft, file, and serve pleadings and other legal documents in California state and federal courts while managing calendaring and litigation deadlines
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, court appearances, court reporters, and prepare hearing binders and case materials
• Maintain organized client and case files, provide client updates, conduct legal research, and assist with case management activities
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and the paralegal team while contributing to a fast-paced, deadline-driven litigation practice
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients and opposing parties while delivering exceptional client service

Skills

Civil litigation paralegal experience

Employment law experience

Class action experience

Job description

This is a full-time, onsite opportunity based in El Segundo, California, with a well-established boutique plaintiff-side employment law firm.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys handling sophisticated plaintiff-side employment litigation, including class action wage and hour matters and individual employment claims. This role provides substantive litigation support throughout all phases of the case, from filing complaints through trial preparation. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and eager to contribute within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Perks

• This is an hourly non-exempt eligible for overtime opportunity with a compensation ranging from $30.00–$50.00 per hour DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and incentive compensation
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated plaintiff-side employment and class action litigation
• Collaborative boutique firm with a stable leadership team, strong mentorship, and an established paralegal department
• Primarily onsite position with reasonable flexibility for occasional personal scheduling needs

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of employment litigation, including class action and individual employment matters, from case inception through resolution
• Draft, file, and serve pleadings and other legal documents in California state and federal courts while managing calendaring and litigation deadlines
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, court appearances, court reporters, and prepare hearing binders and case materials
• Maintain organized client and case files, provide client updates, conduct legal research, and assist with case management activities
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and the paralegal team while contributing to a fast-paced, deadline-driven litigation practice
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients and opposing parties while delivering exceptional client service

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience; employment law and class action experience are strongly preferred
• Experience with California state and federal court filings, calendaring, litigation procedures, and case management
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred but not required; candidates with strong litigation experience will be considered regardless of language skills
• Strong organizational, communication, drafting, and time management skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Stable employment history, proactive work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced plaintiff-side litigation environment

Compensation and Benefits

• This opportunity offers competitive compensation with flexibility for exceptional candidates, along with health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, annual discretionary bonuses, quarterly and annual incentive opportunities, and the chance to join a collaborative boutique employment law firm with long-term growth potential.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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 has enacted fair-chance, arrest-, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applicants 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.