Job Title: Paralegal - Wage & Hour Class Action
Job Responsibilities:
Paralegals in the Employment Wage & Hour Class Action department at the law firm are responsible for providing essential litigation support to attorneys and partners. This role involves managing a high volume of cases, requiring resourcefulness and the ability to multi-task while maintaining a high attention to detail. 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 firm’s document and case management system.
- Assisting in preparing for hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Managing cases, calendars, projects, and client communication.
- Providing administrative support to the legal team.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Paralegal - Wage & Hour Class Action position should possess the following qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in Labor and Employment and Wage & Hour law.
- Proficiency in e-filing in State and Federal courts, with experience in appellate courts and administrative agencies being a plus.
- Experience in propounding/responding to discovery, calendaring hearings and court deadlines, and assisting with mediation/arbitration/trial preparation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effective interaction with employees at all levels across the firm.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and the capability to provide leadership and guidance to paralegals, legal assistants, and clerks.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.
- Proficiency in conducting legal research using Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, or similar platforms.
- Experience using Litify or similar case/document management systems.
- Spanish fluency and proficiency with Microsoft 365 are strongly preferred.
- A Bachelor’s degree is considered a plus.
Salary Information:
The position is an hourly role, with compensation ranging from $35 to $55 per hour, depending on experience.
Benefits:
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- 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 plan.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Pet Insurance.
The law firm is committed to excellence, justice, and unity, and celebrates being an equal employment opportunity provider to all individuals in accordance with applicable laws. The firm is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities during the application process and to facilitate their performance of essential job functions throughout their employment. The position is available in several locations, including Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego, Oakland, Sacramento, Riverside, and Torrance.
