Paralegal - Plaintiff-Side Class Action Litigation

Orion Placement; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A growing plaintiff-side law firm in Glendale, CA seeks an experienced litigation paralegal to support high-impact employment and wage-and-hour cases. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, excel in drafting legal documents, and possess strong research skills. You'll enjoy competitive pay ranging from $30 to $40 per hour and comprehensive benefits. Join a team committed to protecting workers' rights and gain valuable litigation experience in state and federal courts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in employment or class action matters.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and court procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys on wage-and-hour and employment cases in court.
• Draft pleadings and litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings.
• Track and record billable time accurately.

Skills

Litigation documentation drafting

Legal research

Client interviewing

Case management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal studies certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Litigation support software

Job description

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm handling high-impact wage-and-hour and employment class actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies
• Work directly on complex cases in both state and federal court and level up your litigation paralegal skills fast
• Step into a truly substantive role with drafting, discovery, research, trial prep, and client-facing responsibilities
• Excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation paralegal who wants long-term growth in plaintiff-side class actions and impact litigation
• Competitive hourly pay, full benefits, and a stable, growing firm that values maturity, reliability, and strong tenure

Location: On-site in Glendale, CA. You’ll work from a busy, centrally located office that is easily commutable from Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Los Angeles, Alhambra, and surrounding areas.

Note: This role requires full-time, on-site work in Glendale plus significant litigation paralegal experience (ideally 5+ years) with strong drafting, discovery, calendaring, and case management skills in state and/or federal court.

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing plaintiff-side law firm with a robust caseload of wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions. They litigate in both state and federal courts against regional, national, and Fortune 500 employers and companies. With a strong record of recovering millions of dollars for thousands of employees and consumers, they are known for their sophisticated class action practice, high standards, and commitment to protecting workers rights.

Job Description

• Support attorneys on wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in California state and federal courts
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, affidavits, and related litigation documents in accordance with court rules and procedures
• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, case law, and secondary sources and provide written summaries or analysis to attorneys
• Interview clients and witnesses, gather facts, and prepare clear, organized summaries of statements and evidence
• Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, including evidence, exhibits, deposition transcripts, and pleadings
• Assist with discovery and case management, including document review, organization, and database entry and cross-referencing
• Help attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit lists, witness lists, trial binders, and may attend hearings, mediations, or trials as needed
• Track and record billable time accurately and maintain detailed records for assigned matters
• Coordinate and assist with special projects and high-priority litigation tasks as requested by attorneys

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in employment, wage-and-hour, or class action matters
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, pleadings, and discovery in state and federal courts
• Demonstrated experience drafting litigation documents and managing discovery and case files
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and organization
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-paced, sometimes high-pressure environment
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and maturity when dealing with confidential information and clients
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working in litigation support or case management software
• Bachelors degree and/or paralegal studies certification preferred

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You’ll be on the front lines of complex, high-impact plaintiff-side litigation that directly improves the lives of employees and consumers
• You’ll collaborate with experienced litigators who value thoughtful work, reliability, and long-term growth for their paralegals
• You’ll receive competitive pay in the $30-$40/hour range, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO), and the stability of a firm in active growth mode across multiple regions

JPC-489

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

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