Legal Assistant

If you are looking to bring your skills to a firm where the work is meaningful, the cases are active, and the attorneys you support are genuinely fighting for something — this is the role. Shegerian & Associates is one of the most successful plaintiff employment trial firms in California. We take on employers who discriminate, harass, and retaliate against employees — and we win. Our attorneys are aggressive, our caseload is active, and our litigation team is in the fight every day. We are looking for a Legal Assistant who knows what that environment feels like and is ready to be in the middle of it. What You’ll Do You will be embedded in an active plaintiff employment litigation practice — supporting attorneys on real cases from pleading through trial preparation. Your day will include: Prepare mediation memoranda that position our clients for the best possible outcome Draft and prepare court forms — requests for dismissal, name amendments, case management statements, notices of settlement Prepare notices and pleadings in proper format Finalize and format discovery requests and responses, input service information, and obtain client verifications Serve discovery and file and serve pleadings Maintain and organize case files in Litify Prepare and serve termination letters for dropped clients Create Dropbox links for case file sharing Format pleadings, input exhibits, and prepare materials for attorney review Mail legal documents on behalf of attorneys Coordinate directly with clients and opposing counsel on behalf of attorneys Assist with initiating arbitration matters This description captures the primary nature and level of work for this role. Additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may apply beyond those listed here. Requirements Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills Strong multitasking abilities with meticulous follow-up Professionalism and a clear commitment to excellence Fluency in Spanish preferred You're the Right Fit If You Have Hands‑on experience drafting, formatting, and managing legal documents Strong written and verbal communication The ability to manage a high volume of competing priorities under deadline pressure This Role Is Especially Right For You If You have been doing solid litigation support work and want to do it somewhere the stakes are higher You are tired of defending corporate clients and want to be on the side of the employee You want mentorship from attorneys who try cases — not just settle them You want your work to contribute to something you believe in You are comfortable moving fast and being accountable for accuracy Benefits What We Offer: Hourly pay: $25‑$26 BOE Workplace: In‑person Industry‑Leading Benefits: Firm pays 100% of premiums for dental and vision Firm pays 100% of all Silver‑level medical plans Firm contributes approximately 10% toward retirement (3% Safe Harbor + 7% Profit Sharing) $500 annual FSA contribution Time for Life: Accrual of 80 hours of PTO (additional 40 hours on 3rd anniversary), 40 hours sick pay, plus your birthday off as a fully paid day. #J-18808-Ljbffr