Employment Law Paralegal (Remote - CA)

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Employment Law Paralegal for an innovative plaintiff-side employment litigation firm. This is a fully remote opportunity for candidates residing in California. POSITION OVERVIEW: Our client is seeking an experienced Employment Law Paralegal to support a high-volume California employment litigation practice focused on achieving exceptional client outcomes through strategic, fast-paced case management. This role is ideal for a litigation paralegal who thrives in a performance-driven environment, enjoys substantive casework, and can independently drive matters forward with minimal oversight. The firm leverages technology and AI-driven processes to eliminate administrative inefficiencies, allowing legal professionals to focus on impactful litigation work. PERKS:

• Competitive compensation ranging from $85,000–$120,000 DOE, with overtime opportunities
• Fully remote position for California-based professionals with company-provided equipment
• Opportunity to work for a rapidly growing, technology-forward plaintiff-side employment litigation firm
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, 401(k) with employer match, and reimbursement programs
• Collaborative, high-performance culture focused on professional growth, autonomy, and results

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft and manage litigation documents, including discovery, motions, mediation briefs, case summaries, and related pleadings
• Support attorneys throughout all phases of California employment litigation, from case intake through resolution
• Coordinate and manage case deadlines, discovery schedules, court filings, and litigation workflows
• Prepare, organize, and analyze case files, evidence, and supporting documentation to advance litigation strategy
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and third parties while maintaining exceptional client service
• Drive cases forward proactively by identifying next steps, managing priorities, and ensuring timely completion of litigation tasks

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of California civil litigation paralegal experience; employment litigation experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience drafting substantive litigation documents, including discovery, motions, mediation briefs, and case-related pleadings
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project management, organizational, and deadline-management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Prior experience working remotely and proficiency with legal technology platforms, document management systems, and virtual collaboration tools

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: This opportunity offers a competitive hourly compensation package ranging from $85,000–$120,000 depending on experience, along with overtime opportunities, medical benefits with employer contributions, 401(k) matching, paid time off, paid holidays, internet reimbursement, annual professional expense reimbursement, and company-provided equipment. HOW TO APPLY: For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here! ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM: Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team-building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct-hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can be found online. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair-chance, arrest-, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.