Employment Litigation Paralegal (Fully Remote | California Experience Required)

About the position

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Fully remote role with real ownership and autonomy (you'll be treated like a junior associate, not a paper pusher) Heavy drafting and litigation work for a high-performing employment litigation team Tech-forward environment that moves fast and eliminates busywork Competitive pay ($80,000–$120,000) with strong benefits and growth runway Minimal hand-holding — perfect for a sharp paralegal who's already operating at a high level Location: Fully Remote (U.S. OK) — must have hands-on California employment litigation experience. Note: You must have 5+ years of overall legal experience and at least 2 years of California litigation experience in employment law. About Our Client: Our client is a modern, fully remote, plaintiff-side employment law firm built around speed, technology, and a winning culture. They run lean, move quickly, and expect their paralegals to draft, think, and execute at a high level. Job Description Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, motions, and mediation/settlement materials Coordinate and manage case deadlines, calendars, filings, e-service, and litigation documentation in cloud systems Work directly with clients to gather information and prepare discovery responses Review and summarize employment agreements, contracts, and key case documents Support attorneys with legal research and case strategy execution Assist with deposition prep, mediation prep, settlement packages, and billing support Keep cases moving proactively with clear communication and strong follow-through Qualifications 5+ years of overall legal experience (paralegal/litigation support) 2+ years of California employment litigation experience (recent, hands-on) Strong drafting skills (pleadings, discovery, motions support) — you can produce attorney-level work product Experience across employment matters such as wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and class/PAGA exposure Highly organized, responsive, and able to run independently with minimal training Comfort working in a fast-paced remote environment using modern legal tech Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Clio experience strongly preferred Spanish fluency is a plus Why You'll Love Working Here Remote-first team with high standards and zero micromanagement Tech-enabled workflows that let you focus on substantive work, not admin clutter Collaborative, competitive culture where the team wins together Meaningful career growth for paralegals who want responsibility and impact JPC-564 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

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