Paralegal - Employment Law

Orionplacement; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Job summary

A leading law firm in Newport Beach is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys in complex employment litigation. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include drafting discovery documents and managing case files. This role offers competitive pay and a full benefits package. Must be available on-site five days a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal/legal assistant experience.
• 1+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of court rules.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery documents.
• Organize and summarize case records.
• Prepare subpoenas for depositions.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Litigation experience

Employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Newport Beach, California, United States

$75,000.00 - $100,000.00 (US Dollar)

About the job Paralegal - Employment Law

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at the Newport Beach, CA office.

Note: You must have a least 5 years of paralegal/legal assistant experience and some litigation experience. If you do not meet this requirement, please do not schedule a call, as it will be canceled.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading law firm with a national presence, known for its focus on labor and employment defense litigation. Their Orange County team is growing and looking for a sharp, experienced paralegal to support attorneys on high-stakes litigation matters involving single and multi-plaintiff cases, class actions, and complex employment disputes.

Job Description

• Draft and respond to discovery, including interrogatories and document requests
• Organize and summarize records, reports, and documents
• Prepare and serve subpoenas for records and depositions
• Conduct factual investigations and witness interviews
• Support motion practice, depositions, and trial prep
• Compile data and calculate damages in Class and PAGA actions
• Conduct legal and expert research
• Manage case documents and coordinate document production

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal assistant/paralegal experience
• 1+ years of litigation experience
• Some employment law experience
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program OR strong employment law experience
• Familiarity with State and Federal court rules
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a nationally respected litigation firm
• High visibility role supporting complex and high-profile cases
• Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, disability coverage, and more