Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour Job description: 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. You'll be based in a busy, centrally located office that's 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.
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 firm's calendaring system
Calculate and double-check deadlines using applicable rules and statutes to ensure accuracy and compliance
Coordinate 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 judgment and discretion
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working in electronic case management systems
Bachelor's degree or paralegal studies background preferred but not required
Why You'll Love Working Here
You'll gain hands-on experience in high-impact plaintiff-side litigation and class actions early in your legal career
You'll collaborate with a passionate team that values mentorship, professional development, and doing right by clients
You'll enjoy competitive pay, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)), and a stable, growth-oriented environment where strong performers can advance