Legal Assistant - Plaintiff-Side Class Action

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm known for high-impact wage-and-hour and class action victories
• Work closely with talented litigators on complex, high-visibility cases against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies
• Build strong litigation skills in federal and state court practice, calendaring, filings, and case management
• Great growth path for motivated legal assistants who want to move up within class action, employment, or consumer law
• Competitive hourly pay, full benefits, and a supportive team that values professionalism, reliability, and initiative

Our client is a growing plaintiff-side law firm with a robust class action and complex litigation practice in both state and federal courts. They focus on representing employees and consumers in wage-and-hour, unfair business practices, discrimination, and false advertising matters. The firm is known for its high-volume caseload, strong track record of results, and commitment to protecting workers and everyday consumers against large corporations.

• Support attorneys handling wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in state and federal courts
• Draft, format, and file motions, pleadings, and other legal documents in accordance with court rules and procedures
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files, including evidence, exhibits, depositions, and correspondence
• Input, update, and track all legal deadlines, court dates, depositions, hearings, and client meetings in the firms calendaring system
• Calculate and double-check using applicable rules and statutes to ensure accuracy and compliance
  
  Coordinate schedules, resolve conflicts, and manage adjustments for attorneys, clients, and witnesses
• Conduct client and witness interviews and prepare concise summaries of their statements
• Enter and cross-reference documents in the case management or database system for easy retrieval
• Assist attorneys with special projects and trial preparation as needed

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or similar law firm support role
• Litigation experience strongly preferred; exposure to employment law, wage-and-hour, or class actions is a plus
• Solid understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and basic research methods
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and grammar
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgement and discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working in electronic case management systems
• Bachelors degree or paralegal studies background preferred but not required

• Youll gain hands‑on experience in high-impact plaintiff-side litigation and class actions early in your legal career
• Youll collaborate with a passionate team that values mentorship, professional development, and doing right by clients
• Youll enjoy competitive pay, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)), and a stable, growth‑oriented environment where strong performers can advance

Job Type: Full-time

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance