Legal Assistant - Wage & Hour Class Action (Riverside)

Wilshire Law Firm; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilshire Law Firm seeks a Legal Assistant specializing in Wage & Hour Class Action lawsuits. The role involves managing high volumes of cases, preparing legal documents, and working closely with attorneys. Ideal candidates have at least three years of experience in employment law and possess excellent organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Team outings and sponsored events

Employee referral bonus program

Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades

Low-cost Dental and Vision plans

Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance

401k

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience as a Legal Assistant at an employment law firm.
• Working knowledge of employment law and state and federal filing.
• Trial preparation experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients, experts, courts, and defense counsel.
• Prepare legal documents for filing.
• Manage and calendar court deadlines.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills

Tools

Knowledge of e-Filing

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Legal Assistant - Wage & Hour Class Action

Wilshire Law Firm is a distinguished, award-winning legal practice with over 18 years of experience, specializing in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action lawsuits. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Excellence and Justice and are united in our commitment to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

Legal Assistant - Wage & Hour Class Action

Wilshire Law Firm is a distinguished, award-winning legal practice with over 18 years of experience, specializing in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action lawsuits. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Excellence and Justice and are united in our commitment to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

You will work side by side on a team of dynamic, collaborative, and client-focused professionals who are committed to delivering on our founding core values: Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity.

The Opportunity

Legal Assistants in our Employment practice work closely with attorneys and partners in our Wage & Hour Class Action (PAGA) group. We are looking for experienced assistants with proven experience managing and tracking a high volume of cases and ensuring deadlines and court dates are met. They also draft, finalize, and assemble notices and communicate case status to clients, with additional duties based on experience.

Accountable for

• Professionally communicate with clients, experts, courts, and defense counsel
• Prepare documents for filing in both state and federal courts, including pleadings, motions, complaints, and other legal documents
• Manage and calendar court deadlines
• Propound and respond to discovery
• Maintain organized case files
• Support our attorneys in all phases of litigation
• Typing 40wpm
  
  

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience as a Legal Assistant at an employment law firm
• Trial preparation experience helpful
• Working knowledge of employment law and state and federal filing
• Ability to act independently and in a team-based environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident in a paperless work environment
• Knowledge of e-Filing and California rules
• Trial preparation experience strongly preferred.
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Type at least 40 wpm
  
  

Compensation

• $52,000-$85,000 annually depending on experience.
  
  

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Team outings and sponsored events
• Employee referral bonus program
• Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades
• Low-cost Dental and Vision plans
• Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Pet Insurance
  
  

Strive for Excellence. Fight for Justice. Foster Unity.

Wilshire Law Firm celebrates being an equal employment opportunity provider to all people in accordance with all applicable laws. We are committed 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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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