[Hiring] Employment Litigation Paralegal @Orion Placement

Role Description

This is a fully remote role with real ownership and autonomy. You will be treated like a junior associate, not a paper pusher. The position involves heavy drafting and litigation work for a high-performing employment litigation team in a tech-forward environment that moves fast and eliminates busywork.

• 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

Requirements

• Must have hands-on California employment litigation experience
• You must have 5+ years of overall legal experience
• At least 2 years of California litigation experience in employment law

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance