Legal Assistant - Employment Wage & Hour Class Actions & PAGA

The Opportunity

Join our Wage & Hour Class Action and PAGA team and help protect the rights of California workers. As a Legal Assistant, you will work closely with attorneys and partners throughout every phase of complex employment litigation. This role is ideal for an experienced legal professional who can manage a high-volume caseload, stay ahead of critical deadlines, and provide dependable support in fast-moving class and representative actions.

What You'll Do

• Support attorneys through all phases of Wage & Hour Class Action and PAGA litigation
• Calendar and track court dates, filing deadlines, and case milestones
• Prepare and finalize pleadings, motions, complaints, notices, and other documents for state and federal court filings
• Assist with propounding and responding to written discovery
• Communicate professionally with clients, experts, courts, and opposing counsel
• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date electronic case files
• Assist with trial preparation and other case-related projects as needed

What We're Looking For

• At least two years of Legal Assistant experience with an employment law firm
• Experience supporting Wage & Hour Class Action and PAGA matters
• Working knowledge of California employment law, court rules, and e-filing procedures
• Familiarity with state and federal court filings
• Strong calendaring, organizational, and case-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume, paperless environment
• Trial preparation experience strongly preferred
• Minimum typing speed of 40 WPM

Compensation

$60,000-$85,000 annually depending on experience.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Team outings and sponsored events
• Employee referral bonus program
• Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades
• Low-cost Dental and Vision plans
• Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Pet Insurance