Labor & Employment Litigation Paralegal (Hybrid)

Ogletree Deakins’ Immigration Practice Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins, in its Los Angeles office, seeks an experienced Paralegal to support Labor & Employment matters. The role involves researching laws, preparing briefs and pleadings, and managing case documents, with a hybrid work arrangement.

The candidate will have 6+ years of paralegal experience, a paralegal certification/degree, and proficiency in MS Office, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and related tools. Salary range is $72,000–$135,000 with location-based adjustments.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification or degree from an accredited college or university.
• 6+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in labor/employment litigation.
• Proficiency in MS Office, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Live Note, Concordance, Case Map, and billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Researches law, investigates facts, and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters.
• Summarizes complex legal documents.
• Organizes and indexes case files.
• Determines and calendars deadlines.
• Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation with little or no supervision.
• Files pleadings with court clerk.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints.
• Drafts a variety of legal documents.
• Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file.
• Prepares for mediations and trials.
• Assists Attorneys at trial.
• Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions.
• Communicates with witnesses and experts.
• Scheduling.
• Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Labor/Employment focus

Education

Paralegal certification / degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Live Note

Concordance

Case Map

Job description

Ogletree Deakins, in its Los Angeles office, seeks an experienced Paralegal to support Labor & Employment matters. The role involves researching laws, preparing briefs and pleadings, and managing case documents, with a hybrid work arrangement.

The candidate will have 6+ years of paralegal experience, a paralegal certification/degree, and proficiency in MS Office, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and related tools. Salary range is $72,000–$135,000 with location-based adjustments.