Legal Assistant – Plaintiff-Side Class Action

Legal Assistant – Plaintiff‑Side Class Action

This range is provided by Orion Placement. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$25.00/hr – $30.00/hr

• 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

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.

Full‑time, on‑site work in Glendale. Minimum 1 year of experience in a law firm or legal support role, with strong calendaring, organizational, and written communication skills.

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

• 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

• 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

• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance
• 401(k)

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