Job Title:
Paralegal - Wage & Hour Class Action
Job Responsibilities:
Paralegals in the Employment Wage & Hour Class Action department provide essential litigation support to attorneys and partners. Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing correspondence, letters, pleadings, and all forms of discovery.
- Proofreading and editing legal documents for accuracy and clarity.
- Conducting legal research and gathering relevant information for cases.
- Maintaining case files on the law firm's document and case management system.
- Assisting in preparing for hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Managing cases, calendars, and projects while maintaining client communication.
- Providing administrative support to the legal team.
Education and Experience Information:
The candidate should possess the following qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years of Paralegal experience in Labor and Employment and Wage & Hour.
- Proficiency in e-filing in State and Federal courts, with Appellate court experience being a plus.
- Experience with propounding/responding to discovery, calendaring hearings and court deadlines, and assisting with mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels across the law firm.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while providing leadership and guidance to paralegals, legal assistants, and clerks.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.
- Proficiency in conducting legal research using platforms like Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, or similar.
- Experience with case/document management systems like Litify or similar.
- Spanish fluency and proficiency with Microsoft 365 are strongly preferred.
- A Bachelor’s degree is considered a plus.
Salary Information:
The position is hourly, with compensation ranging from $35 to $55 per hour, depending on experience.
Additional Benefits:
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Team outings and sponsored events
- Employee referral bonus programs
- Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades
- Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Low-cost Dental and Vision plans
- 401k
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Pet Insurance
The law firm is an equal employment opportunity provider and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities during the application process and throughout their employment.
