Legal Admin / Paralegal
hace 2 días
Glendale
Job Description We are looking for an experienced Paralegal/Legal Secretary/Legal Admin to join our fast-paced legal team in Glendale, California. This contract position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys specializing in plaintiff-side wage and hour class action litigation. The ideal candidate will excel in managing legal tasks independently, possess strong organizational skills, and thrive in a team-oriented environment. Responsibilities: • Draft and finalize legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and discovery materials, for attorney review and submission., • Perform electronic filing of motions and pleadings in both state and federal courts., • Maintain and manage litigation calendars, ensuring deadlines and case schedules are met., • Format, proofread, and prepare legal documents for submission while adhering to court requirements., • Assist in drafting initial discovery and motion documents to support case preparation., • Collaborate on trial preparation tasks, recognizing that most cases settle before reaching trial., • Utilize legal matter management platforms, such as Litify, to organize case documentation and workflows., • Provide administrative assistance to attorneys within a pooled support staff structure, ensuring efficient team operations., • Adapt quickly to changing priorities and contribute to the success of the litigation team., • Demonstrated experience in civil litigation; plaintiff-side experience is highly desirable., • Proficiency with state and federal electronic filing systems., • Strong legal administrative skills, including document formatting and proofing., • Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision., • Experience working within collaborative legal support teams., • Familiarity with legal technology tools; knowledge of Litify or similar platforms is advantageous., • Background in wage and hour or class action litigation is a plus., • Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.