Litigation Assistant or Paralegal

Position Title: Litigation Assistant or Paralegal A plaintiff-side employment litigation practice in Sherman Oaks is adding a paralegal who will carry cases from filing through trial. The role supports two attorneys across roughly 100 matters, including wage and hour class actions, PAGA claims, discrimination, retaliation, disability, and pregnancy cases, with a smaller volume of personal injury work. Filing activity is steady in both state and federal court, which keeps the work varied and the pace purposeful. The firm manages by trust rather than oversight. Staff are treated as capable adults, schedules flex by about 30 minutes in either direction, and the workweek is held to 40 hours. The office is quiet, the team is collegial, and the practice is positioned for significant growth over the next few years. Annual reviews include raises, and the firm intends for this to be a long‑term seat. Hybrid scheduling, with remote work on Wednesdays and Fridays, becomes available after three months based on performance. Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000 / Year DOE Plus a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance Litigation Assistant or Paralegal Responsibilities Support two attorneys on a docket of approximately 100 plaintiff-side cases, assisting from filing through trial Prepare and submit filings in state and federal court, averaging 8 to 10 cases per week Draft pleadings, complaints, and motions for attorney review Respond to discovery, gather supporting information, and prepare first drafts of discovery documents Maintain accurate calendaring of deadlines and court dates Follow up with clients to obtain documents, answers, and other information needed to move cases forward Assist with trial preparation Keep detailed case notes and manage matters independently, resolving issues before escalating them Litigation Assistant or Paralegal Requirements At least 2 to 3 years of civil litigation experience working as a paralegal Plaintiff-side experience, with employment litigation ideal and plaintiff personal injury or other plaintiff civil litigation also considered Federal court filing experience Demonstrated ability to support a case from start to finish, including filing, calendaring, drafting, and discovery Professional, personable client communication and strong phone etiquette Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and accept constructive feedback Ability to work onsite in Sherman Oaks, California Experience with Mac computers is preferred Strong experience using AI tools to assist with formatting and drafting is preferred Trial preparation experience is preferred A paralegal certificate is preferred Benefits 401(k) retirement plan Medical, dental, and vision coverage with a PPO option Paid time off and company holidays Annual performance reviews with raises Discretionary performance-based bonus Hybrid scheduling after an initial onsite period, based on performance #J-18808-Ljbffr Boutique Recruiting