Plaintiffs’ Employment & Class Action Litigation
Compensation: $28-38 per hour (depending on experience)
Availability: 40+ hours per week
Benefits:
- 401K matching – we offer a 401K, and will match employee contributions up to 3%.
- Health Insurance – up to $500 per month reimbursement with proof of payment.
- Vacation – accumulates up to two weeks annually for your first two years, and then accumulates up to three weeks annually after your second full year.
- Reimbursement – monthly reimbursement of $50 for cell phone use.
Hogue & Belong is a highly skilled and accomplished plaintiffs’-side law firm specializing in sexual harassment, employment litigation, and high-stakes class actions. We are seeking a dedicated, hard-working Legal Assistant / Paralegal who takes pride in their craft and wants to be deeply involved in meaningful, impactful litigation.
This is not a clock-watching position. We are looking for someone who is committed, reliable, and motivated to work 40+ hours per week in a fast-paced litigation environment. For the right candidate, the workload is an advantage – not a drawback – because overtime opportunities are consistent and paid, and the experience gained is substantial.
Why This Role Is an Opportunity
- 40+ hours/week means overtime pay, not unpaid expectations
- Hands-on involvement in complex, high-stakes litigation
- Meaningful responsibility and direct collaboration with attorneys
- Rapid skill development and exposure well beyond most firms
- Work that matters – advocating for employees and class members
Responsibilities
- Provide litigation support to attorneys at all stages of cases, from intake through trial
- Draft, file, and manage pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
- Organize, maintain, and manage case files, databases, and document productions
- Assist with discovery, including document review, subpoenas, and responses
- Prepare and manage filings with state and federal courts
- Maintain calendars, deadlines, and trial preparation materials
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, vendors, and court personnel as directed
- Assist with deposition, mediation, and trial preparation
- Perform administrative and case-management tasks critical to active litigation
Required Qualifications
- Strong work ethic and dedication to excellence are mandatory
- Prior experience as a legal assistant or paralegal (litigation experience strongly preferred)
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
- Reliability, professionalism, and a proactive mindset
Who Thrives Here
- Someone who takes ownership of their work
- Someone who wants to grow and be challenged
- Someone who understands that high-quality legal work requires effort and commitment
- Someone who values overtime as an opportunity – not a burden
About Hogue & Belong
At Hogue & Belong, legal assistants and paralegals are essential members of the litigation team. You will not be sidelined or underutilized. You will gain real experience, real responsibility, and real exposure to complex plaintiffs’ litigation that makes a difference.