Posted 06/17/2025
Job Number: 13335
Temporary Paralegal
Pasadena, California • Remote
Industry: Legal Services
Job Category: Legal
Job Type: Temp
Salary: $0/Hourly
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Job Description
A boutique California-based employment litigation firm is seeking an experienced Temporary Paralegal to provide high-level support for a busy team of three attorneys during a 3-to-4-month maternity leave coverage. This role begins ASAP and runs through October or November. The ideal candidate is a California litigation pro who’s organized, tech-savvy, and confident working independently in a remote setting. You’ll be supporting over 100 active cases, handling document prep, discovery, e-filing, and case management with minimal oversight.
Salary Range: $50 – $55 / hourly
Temp Paralegal Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and edit pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence
- Conduct legal research and summarize statutes, case law, and findings
- Maintain and organize digital case files to ensure deadlines are tracked and met
- Coordinate document production and manage discovery workflows
- Support attorneys with deposition, hearing, and trial prep
- Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel as needed
- E-file documents in accordance with California court procedures
Temp Paralegal Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal
- Deep understanding of California litigation procedures, employment litigation is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and legal file management systems
- Experience with Cleo is a plus or similar legal practice management software
- Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills
- Must be based in California or the West Coast (PST) and available full-time
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Assignment Details:
- Start Date: Within 1–2 weeks
- Duration: ~3–4 months
- Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST and potential for overtime
Ready to jump into a fast-paced litigation environment and hit the ground running? Apply now!
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Job ID: a0CUm00002o9fJbMAI
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