Overview
A legal services organization is seeking a Paralegal specializing in Labor & Employment to support attorneys in managing, coordinating, and administering all aspects of the practice area. This position offers a remote work arrangement for candidates located in the Los Angeles, CA region.
Responsibilities
- Refine and improve knowledge of various legal procedures.
- Assist with trial preparation.
- Utilize legal research databases such as Westlaw and Lexis.
- Understand and apply state and federal procedural rules.
- Coordinate service of process locally and nationwide.
- Draft removal documents for cases transitioning from State to Federal court.
- Manage Federal and State Court Electronic Filing across multiple states.
- Review and edit legal documents, including spelling, grammar, fact-checking, Shepardizing legal authority, blue-booking citations, redactions, privilege logs, and formatting.
- Conduct research projects using public records and publicly available websites.
- Manage discovery productions and coordinate with eDiscovery Services to organize discovery workspaces.
- Communicate with clients and assist in maintaining client relations.
- Draft routine motions, discovery requests, and responses.
- Track and complete projects within deadlines.
- Provide status updates throughout projects.
- Coordinate projects under attorney supervision and consult with senior paralegals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 4-6 years of paralegal experience.
- Paralegal Certificate preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree required; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels, both internal and external.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in aspects of the Labor & Employment practice area.
- Intermediate knowledge of practice support systems and group-specific software.
- Willingness to learn and collaborate with senior paralegals.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with electronic databases such as Relativity and NetDocuments, including maintaining extranet databases and case files.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range for Los Angeles, CA: $70,000 to $112,000 annually, depending on location and qualifications.
- Standard benefits package included.
- Potential eligibility for additional contingent compensation based on factors such as work performance, geographic location, experience, education, and qualifications.
Location
- Remote work arrangement available for candidates in the Los Angeles, CA area.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The employer is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to creating a fair workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.
Additional Information
Newly hired employees will be verified through E-Verify to confirm identity and employment eligibility as required by federal law.