What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant – Plaintiff-Side Class Action position at Orion Placement?
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
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.
Job Description
- 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
JPC-488
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Salary : $25 - $30