Employment Law Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Employment Law department in Irvine, California. This full-time in-office role entails preparing legal documents, organizing evidence, and interfacing with agencies. Ideal candidates will possess an Associate degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a law firm environment and strong organizational skills.

We offer a competitive salary range of $75,000 - $100,000 and a robust benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of working experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer.
• General litigation experience, preferably in federal court.
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, and court rules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings and complaints.
• Organize exhibits, documents, and evidence.
• Interface with Administrative Agencies like EEOC.

Skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of litigation documentation

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Associate degree or equivalent work experience

Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program

Job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Employment Law department. This role is in-office 5 days per week with no flexibility to be hybrid or remote.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Interface with Administrative Agencies, including EEOC.
• E-file court documents in federal and state court.
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses.
• Draft and serve summons.
• Prepare deposition and hearing binders and exhibits.
• Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court.
• Interfacing with clients to keep them apprised of the status of their case and to obtain documents needed for discovery.
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources.
• Liaise between the attorneys and internal/external third parties, including co-counsel, counsel for defendants, and the courts.

Requirements

• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred).
• At least 2+ years of working experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law‑firm setting.
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred).
• General litigation experience, preferably in federal court.
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Salary Range

$75,000 - $100,000 USD

Benefits

Morgan & Morgan offers an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I‑9 form.