Legal Assistant

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 victoriesWork closely with talented litigators on complex, high-visibility cases against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companiesBuild strong litigation skills in federal and state court practice, calendaring, filings, and case managementGreat growth path for motivated legal assistants who want to move up within class action, employment, or consumer lawCompetitive hourly pay, full benefits, and a supportive team that values professionalism, reliability, and initiative Location: On-site in Glendale, CA. Youll be based in a busy, centrally located office thats 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 courtsDraft, format, and file motions, pleadings, and other legal documents in accordance with court rules and proceduresMaintain and organize physical and electronic case files, including evidence, exhibits, depositions, and correspondenceInput, update, and track all legal deadlines, court dates, depositions, hearings, and client meetings in the firms calendaring systemCalculate and double-check deadlines using applicable rules and statutes to ensure accuracy and complianceCoordinate schedules, resolve conflicts, and manage adjustments for attorneys, clients, and witnessesConduct client and witness interviews and prepare concise summaries of their statementsEnter and cross-reference documents in the case management or database system for easy retrievalAssist 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 roleLitigation experience strongly preferred; exposure to employment law, wage-and-hour, or class actions is a plusSolid understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and basic research methodsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and grammarProven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong organizational and time management skills with a track record of meeting deadlinesAbility to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment and discretionProficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working in electronic case management systemsBachelors degree or paralegal studies background preferred but not required Why Youll Love Working Here Youll gain hands-on experience in high-impact plaintiff-side litigation and class actions early in your legal careerYoull collaborate with a passionate team that values mentorship, professional development, and doing right by clientsYoull 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 insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceRequirements: Must have 2+ yrs of legal support experience. Must have 2+ years tenure. Preferred: bach degree or paralegal studies. Relocation: NO. PACK:NO Submissions Name / Andy / a.behling@calljustice.com;careers@calljustice.com Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary) Plaintiff-side wage-and-hour and consumer class action firm in Glendale seeking an on-site Legal Assistant to support busy state and federal litigation teams. Role is heavy on calendaring, filings, document management, and general litigation support in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Ideal candidate has at least 1 year of law firm experience, strong writing and organization, and wants growth within plaintiff-side class action or employment law.Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Legal Assistant – Plaintiff-Side Class Action - Lawyers for Justice, PC - JPC 488 - Source**New Job Order Alert** Client job title: Legal Assistant – Plaintiff-Side Class ActionLocation: Glendale, CAOn-site, hybrid, remote: On-siteExperience: 1Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Legal Assistant, Litigation Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Plaintiff Litigation Assistant, Class Action Legal Assistant, Employment Law Legal Assistant, Wage and Hour Legal Assistant, Civil Litigation Legal Assistant# of hires needed: 1Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO