Litigation Paralegal

About the role

Laurel is a modern, remote law firm scaling quickly, seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Paralegal to hit the ground running, take real ownership, and make a measurable impact. This is not a legal secretary role; you will partner with attorneys, driving cases forward using technology, strategy, and sharp instincts. Laurel’s culture is award‑winning, built on the belief that work doesn’t have to suck – it can be kind of awesome. The firm combines technology, a strong culture, and a shared‑services model to eliminate inefficiencies, letting paralegals focus on high‑value work in cloud‑based systems with automation tools, smart templates, and integrated communication platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys across active caseloads in a fully remote, fast‑moving environment
• Draft and prepare motions, mediation briefs, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation documents
• Manage deadlines, coordinate filings, and keep cases moving forward with precision
• Organize and maintain case files, records, and client communications in cloud‑based systems
• Coordinate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel as needed
• Apply a project‑manager mindset to juggle multiple cases without dropping the ball

Requirements

• 5+ years of California employment litigation experience
• Demonstrated ability to draft motions, mediation briefs, discovery, and related documents
• Project‑manager mentality with serious deadline discipline
• Highly self‑directed and able to operate with minimal oversight
• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate preferred
• Prior remote‑work experience strongly preferred

Pay

Competitive compensation: $85,000 to $100,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

• Paid time off and holidays
• Health insurance
• Real opportunities for advancement
• Fully remote work – work from anywhere in California with world‑class collaboration tools
• Tech‑enabled efficiency – automation, dashboards, and smart systems so you can focus on the work that matters
• Culture that wins together – no egos, no bureaucracy, just sharp driven people who push and support each other