Litigation Paralegal Labor Employment

Weintraub Tobin; West Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching program

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Wellness reimbursement

Transit reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Weintraub Tobin seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Labor & Employment practice in Sacramento or San Francisco. The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and client service, with a hybrid schedule after 90 days.

The responsibilities include managing discovery, drafting responses, handling subpoenas, e-discovery workflows, trial prep, and factual research. A 2+ year background and ABA-approved certificate are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paralegal experience supporting labor and employment litigation attorneys, including wage-and-hour analysis.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program required; California equivalency may be considered.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong discovery experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze timecard, payroll, and wage records for PAGA and class actions, and prepare damages calculations in Excel.
• Manage all phases of discovery: draft and respond to discovery requests, and summarize responses.
• Prepare subpoenas and track service, compliance, and follow-up.
• Manage case databases in e-discovery platforms, including importing/exporting documents and running searches.
• Order transcripts and records from third parties, coordinating with opposing counsel and vendors.
• Support deposition preparation by gathering documents and organizing exhibits.
• Conduct factual research using Westlaw and online sources.
• Prepare for trials/arbitrations: organize exhibits, coordinate logistics, and assist in the courtroom.

Skills

Labor & Employment paralegal

Advanced Excel

Westlaw research

e-discovery tools

Education

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Relativity

iCONECT

DISCO

CaseMap

TextMap

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Sanction or Trial Director

Job description

Job Description

** **LITIGATION PARALEGAL (LABOR & EMPLOYMENT) - SACRAMENTO OR SAN FRANCISCO ****

** THE OPPORTUNITY

Weintraub Tobin is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice in Sacramento or San Francisco. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong technical skills, and thrives in a collaborative environment while demonstrating a first-class commitment to client service. A hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote may be available after 90 days.

** RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Analyze timecard, payroll, and wage records for PAGA and class actions, and prepare damages calculations in Excel
• Manage all phases of discovery: draft and respond to discovery requests, and organize, review, analyze, and summarize discovery responses
• Prepare third-party subpoenas and track service, compliance, and follow-up
• Manage case databases in e-discovery platforms, including importing and exporting documents, running searches, analytics, and email threading, coding documents, and preparing productions
• Order transcripts and records from third parties, and coordinate requests with opposing counsel and vendors
• Support deposition preparation by gathering documents relevant to the deponent and organizing exhibits
• Conduct factual research using Westlaw and online sources
• Prepare for and attend trials and arbitrations: organize exhibits and supporting materials, coordinate setup and logistics, operate trial presentation tools, and assist attorneys in the courtroom
• Other duties as assigned

** REQUIREMENTS**

• 2+ years of paralegal experience supporting labor and employment litigation attorneys, including wage-and-hour analysis
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program required; alternatively, qualifications meeting California Business and Professions Code §§ 6450–6456 may be considered
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with e-discovery platforms such as Relativity, iCONECT, or DISCO
• Proficiency in litigation software such as CaseMap, TextMap, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Sanction or Trial Director is a plus
• Trial experience including exhibit and witness preparation, subpoena drafting, and courtroom support is a plus

** COMPENSATION & BENEFITS**

San Francisco: $90,000 – $118,000

Sacramento: $75,000 – $120,000

Weintraub Tobin offers a robust benefits package for our staff, including generous paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) matching program, profit sharing, affordable health and life insurance with dental and vision coverage, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, a wellness reimbursement program, cell phone and transit reimbursement, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee referral program.

** THE FIRM**

Weintraub Tobin is an innovative provider of sophisticated legal services to dynamic businesses and business owners, individuals, emerging companies, and nonprofits. From locations in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, more than 80 attorneys assist clients throughout California with business and litigation needs, including corporate law, finance and tax law, labor and employment, real estate, intellectual property, entertainment, and digital media. We maintain our leadership position by creating a value-added, trust-based relationship with our clients, supporting our local communities, and developing deep subject-matter expertise. We offer a supportive and collegial environment where individual contributions are recognized and celebrated, and hard work is balanced with personal fulfillment and responsibilities.

** EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is Firm policy to provide equal opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, genetics, veteran status, or any other class protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. It is the intent of the Firm to comply with all applicable federal and state laws with respect to fair employment practices. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability or medical condition or for an employee’s religious beliefs provided the accommodation does not cause undue hardship to the Firm. Any applicant or employee with a qualifying disability or medical condition, or a religious practice, that requires an accommodation in order for the employee to perform the essential function of his or her job, should contact the Human Resources to discuss it further so the Firm can determine if a reasonable accommodation exists and can be provided.