Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Provide litigation support in plaintiff-side employment law matters, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination cases

• Draft, format, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence

• Manage case files from intake through resolution

• Coordinate court filings, deadlines, hearings, and depositions

• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and discovery management

• Conduct client intake and maintain regular client communication

• Translate and communicate with Spanish-speaking clients as needed

• Maintain accurate calendars and ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a legal assistant in litigation (employment law experience strongly preferred)

• Hands-on experience in civil litigation, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, many of whom may be Spanish-speaking.

• Bilingual in Spanish and English (required)

• Familiarity with civil procedure and court filing systems

• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced legal team

• Preferred Experience

• Plaintiff-side employment law experience

• Experience handling client-facing responsibilities

• Trial preparation or discovery-heavy litigation background

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid time off

• Opportunity to work closely with attorneys on meaningful plaintiff-side cases

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities

Company Description

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities