Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant — Employment Litigation

Employees First Labor Law, PC | Full-Time | In-Person
Location: Pasadena, California
Compensation: $20–$30 per hour, depending on experience

Employees First Labor Law is seeking an organized, proactive Legal Assistant to support our employment litigation department. Our firm represents employees in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, and other workplace disputes.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of assignments, communicates clearly, and helps keep cases moving. The ideal candidate has experience supporting litigation attorneys, managing deadlines, and maintaining accurate files in a busy law firm. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and paralegals from case opening through settlement or trial.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery documents, and other legal materials under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate court filings, electronic filing, service of documents, and proofs of service.
• Calendar and track deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings.
• Coordinate scheduling with clients, opposing counsel, court reporters, process servers, and vendors.
• Communicate with clients regarding scheduling, document collection, and routine case updates.
• Maintain organized electronic case files and accurate case-management records.
• Assist with exhibits, deposition materials, hearing binders, and trial preparation.
• Follow up on outstanding assignments and documents, and promptly flag potential deadline issues.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a legal assistant, litigation secretary, or in a comparable litigation support role.
• Familiarity with civil litigation, court filings, service requirements, and legal calendaring.
• Strong proofreading, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing assignments and meet deadlines accurately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Claude/ChatGPT.
• Professional, empathetic communication with clients.
• Reliability, initiative, and a collaborative approach.

Litigation experience is preferred, but not necessary.

Compensation & Benefits

• $20–$30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k)
• Training and opportunities for professional growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employees First Labor Law, PC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Legal Assistant: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person