Overview
A well-established legal practice with over 18 years of experience is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their Employment Litigation team. The firm specializes in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action lawsuits, focusing on delivering high-quality legal services.
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.
- Manage calendaring and scheduling of deadlines, ensuring accuracy and providing attorneys with reminders at 14, 7, and 3 days prior.
- 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, designation of experts, objection letters, etc.
- Knowledge of e-Filing and California rules and deadlines related to discovery, deposition notices, entry of default, motions, Mandatory Settlement Conferences (MSC), Trial Setting Conferences (TSC), etc.
- Federal procedure experience 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 & Benefits
- Hourly rate: $36.50 to $52.89 ($72,000 to $110,000 annually), based on experience.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
- Firm-paid Life and 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
This position offers remote work options. Hybrid work is available at offices located in Downtown Los Angeles, Torrance, Irvine, or San Diego.
The employer is an equal employment opportunity provider and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application process and employment.