Orion Placement · 1 day ago
Legal Assistant – Plaintiff-Side Class Action
Glendale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25/hr - $30/hr
1+ years expOrion Placement is a growing plaintiff-side law firm specializing in class action and complex litigation. The role involves supporting attorneys in handling wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class actions, while also managing case files and legal deadlines.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum 1 year of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or similar law firm support role
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
Preferred
Litigation experience strongly preferred; exposure to employment law, wage-and-hour, or class actions is a plus
Bachelor's degree or paralegal studies background preferred but not required
Benefits
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Orion Placement
As a nimble and technology-driven boutique recruiting firm, we are adept at adapting swiftly for success.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Justin Sofman
Co-Founder
Jon Missirlian
Founder
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