Orion Placement · 1 week ago
Employment Litigation Paralegal (Fully Remote | California Experience Required)
Orion Placement is a modern, fully remote, plaintiff-side employment law firm built around speed, technology, and a winning culture. They are seeking an Employment Litigation Paralegal to handle heavy drafting and litigation work while coordinating case management and supporting attorneys.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, motions, and mediation/settlement materials
Coordinate and manage case deadlines, calendars, filings, e-service, and litigation documentation in cloud systems
Work directly with clients to gather information and prepare discovery responses
Review and summarize employment agreements, contracts, and key case documents
Support attorneys with legal research and case strategy execution
Assist with deposition prep, mediation prep, settlement packages, and billing support
Keep cases moving proactively with clear communication and strong follow-through
Qualification
Required
5+ years of overall legal experience (paralegal/litigation support)
2+ years of California employment litigation experience (recent, hands-on)
Strong drafting skills (pleadings, discovery, motions support) — you can produce attorney-level work product
Experience across employment matters such as wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and class/PAGA exposure
Highly organized, responsive, and able to run independently with minimal training
Comfort working in a fast-paced remote environment using modern legal tech
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Preferred
Clio experience strongly preferred
Spanish fluency is a plus
Benefits
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance