Overview
A well-established legal practice with over 18 years of experience is seeking a Paralegal to join their Employment practice team. The firm specializes in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action lawsuits, focusing on delivering high-quality legal services in discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, and related employment law matters.
This role involves working closely with attorneys and partners throughout the litigation process, managing a high volume of cases with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively. The position offers remote work options, with hybrid opportunities available at offices located in Downtown Los Angeles, Torrance, Irvine, or San Diego.
Responsibilities
- Draft discovery documents, propound discovery, and prepare deposition notices for attorney review.
- Prepare substantive responses for Plaintiffs and review Defendant responses.
- Prepare Tables of Contents (TOC), Tables of Authorities (TOA), and other documents for filing with state and federal courts.
- Draft Meet & Confer letters, complaints, witness statements, correspondence, and maintain regular communication with clients, experts, and defense counsel in a professional manner.
- Manage calendaring and scheduling of deadlines, ensuring accuracy and providing attorneys with reminders at 14, 7, and 3 days prior to deadlines.
- Assist with pre-trial preparation, including drafting trial documents and preparing exhibits.
- Communicate effectively with Partners and Associates.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of paralegal experience in Employment Litigation for Single Plaintiff cases (FEHA).
- Strong knowledge of state and federal filing processes and the California Code of Civil Procedure.
- Familiarity with DFEH and EEOC claims processes.
- Experience drafting and propounding discovery, initial complaints, meet and confer responses, witness statements, disclosures, expert designations, objection letters, and related documents.
- Knowledge of e-Filing and California rules and deadlines for discovery, deposition notices, entry of default, motions, Mandatory Settlement Conferences (MSC), Trial Setting Conferences (TSC), etc.
- Experience with Federal procedure is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with Litify, Milana, or similar case management software preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and strong follow-up abilities.
- Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute.
Compensation and Benefits
- Hourly rate: $36.50 to $52.89, commensurate with experience (equivalent to $72,000 - $110,000 annually).
- Opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
- Firm-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Pet Insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
Location
Remote work available with hybrid options at offices in Downtown Los Angeles, Torrance, Irvine, or San Diego.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an equal employment opportunity provider in accordance with all applicable laws and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application process and throughout employment.