Labor And Employment Paralegal

Laurel Employment Law; California (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Plaintiff's Employment Litigation Firm seeks a dedicated Paralegal to join their dynamic team in California. This full-time role demands a proactive approach, with responsibilities including case management, client communication, and legal research. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in employment law, a Paralegal certification, and the drive to excel in a fast-paced environment. Join us in making a meaningful impact on our clients' lives and contribute to the ongoing success of our firm.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Work from home

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of employment law experience at a plaintiff’s firm.
• Extensive knowledge in wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment law.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research on employment law matters.
• Managing case files and deadlines efficiently.
• Drafting legal documents related to employment claims.

Skills

Legal Research

Case Management

Document Review

Client Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Office

Job description

We believe people matter more than anything. We are building a betterPlaintiff’s Employment Litigation Firmand we want the very best people to work with the very best people. We are a team of doers – action-oriented winners who bend reality to our will so we can do right by our clients.

This place is fast-paced, forward-thinking, and demanding. You’ll be given plenty of responsibility and be expected to work hard, stay incredibly organized, and be obsessed with making the teammates around you better. We will lean heavily on your knowledge, experience, and expertise – making you an incredibly important part of this team who will be respected and valued as such. If you’re ready to do something meaningful while playing a crucial role in helping us build something special, here is some of what this role will entail.

Candidates for this position must haveat least2-3 yearsof employment law experience at a plaintiff’s firm. You must have extensive knowledge in all aspects of employment law, including wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage and hour individual and class action claims. Additional years of experience is highly preferred.

• Legal Research:Conducting research on employment laws, regulations, and precedent cases to assist attorneys in building their cases.
• Case Management:Organizing and managing case files, including legal documents, correspondence, and other relevant materials. This also includes assisting attorneys in the management of case and trial deadlines.
• Drafting Legal Documents:Assisting attorneys in drafting various legal documents and pleadings, including complaints, discovery, subpoenas, motions and briefs specifically tailored to employment claims. Additionally, handling contact with clients to complete draft discovery responses and objections.
• Client Communication:Communicating with clients to gather information, provide updates, and address inquiries related to employment law cases.
• Document Review:Reviewing and summarizing legal documents, contracts, and employment agreements to extract key information for cases.
• Legal Administrative Tasks:Performing administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, filing documents with court clerk/e-service, and handling routine correspondence. Additionally, the paralegal will direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
• Legal Billing:Assisting in the preparation of billing statements.
• Mediation and Settlement Support:Assisting in the mediation and settlement processes by preparing relevant documents and coordinating communications.
• Legal Technology Utilization:Using Clio and other enterprise software tools for document management, case tracking, and legal research, as well as organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system as needed.

Other job qualifications include:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel & Clio.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Fluency in English
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team oriented environment

Laurel Employment Law is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Work Location: Remote

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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