Legal Assistant/Paralegal in Downtown Los Angeles

The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national firm is seeking a skilled Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal with extensive experience in Labor and Employment litigation. This role involves preparing and e-filing legal documents, calendaring deadlines, and assisting in trial preparations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines with precision. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to impactful legal outcomes and where your professional growth is encouraged and supported.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of litigation experience in Labor and Employment.
• Experience with e-filing on state and federal levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and e-file legal documents on state and federal levels.
• Assist with trial preparation including exhibit binders and witness lists.

Skills

Litigation Experience

E-filing

Calendaring Deadlines

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Tools

iManage

CompuLaw

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

National Firm seeks an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate possesses 5-10+ years of litigation experience within Plaintiff Labor and Employment, has demonstrated experience with e-filing on state and federal levels, has calendared deadlines via CompuLaw, and is familiar with creating shells and pleadings.

Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal Job Duties:

1. Prepare and e-file documents on state and federal levels.
2. Calendar internal and court deadlines via CompuLaw.
3. Draft and create discovery shells, pleadings, motions, notices, and other legal documents.
4. Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit binders, witness lists, jury instructions, and bates stamping.

Candidate Requirements:

• 5-10+ years of Labor and Employment litigation experience required.
• Prior experience with iManage, CompuLaw, and Microsoft Outlook strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with cases such as wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, PAGA, wage and hour cases preferred.
• Ability to multitask, especially in last-minute situations.
• Handling multiple deadlines with strong attention to detail.

If interested, please send your resume to Alizen Rodriguez for immediate and confidential consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military/veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws such as the California Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. Background checks may be required for certain positions to ensure business and reputation integrity.