Paralegal - Labor and Employment (1+)

Ohagan Meyer; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & V

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer in Orange County seeks a full-time Paralegal to support labor and employment defense litigation. The role requires a Paralegal Certificate and office presence in Newport Beach, CA.

You'll assist with discovery, document review, subpoenas, and case timelines, coordinating with attorneys on motion practice, depositions, hearings, and trials. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience in labor and employment litigation.
• Strong knowledge of State and Federal court rules.
• Proficient in document management and calendar control.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in discovery including interrogatories and document requests.
• Summarize client documents, prepare chronologies and timelines.
• Prepare and serve subpoenas for records and depositions.
• Investigate claims, interview witnesses, gather facts and evidence.
• Assist with motion practice, depositions, hearings and trials.
• Organize document productions and analyze key documents.
• Compile data for Class and PAGA damage claims.
• Conduct legal research for motions, hearings, and trials.
• Retain and consult with experts as needed.
• Support overall case planning and management.

Skills

Legal research

Discovery management

Documentation & file organization

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Independent and team collaboration

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

MS Excel

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking a full-time Paralegal to join its office located in Orange County office. The individual in this role must possess a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited and approved paralegal education program. The individual in this role supports attorneys who focus their practice on labor and employment defense litigation, including single and multi-plaintiff suits, Class/PAGA action suits, and complex litigation matters.

Primary duties might include but are not limited to:

• Assisting attorneys in the discovery process, including drafting responses to interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and other written discovery requests.
• Supporting legal team by requesting, analyzing, and summarizing client documents, records, and reports, and preparing chronologies and timelines.
• Preparing and serving subpoenas for business records and depositions.
• Investigating claims and allegations, including interviewing witnesses, preparing statements, and gathering facts, documents, and evidence.
• Assisting attorneys with information and documents in preparation for motion practice, depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Organizing and preparing document productions and analyzing key documents.
• Compiling data and preparing calculations related to Class and PAGA damage claims.
• Conducting legal research for motion practice, hearings, and trials.
• Conducting research and compiling information for retention of, and consultation with, experts.
• Overall case planning, development, and management, and performing other case duties as assigned.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have at least one year experience in labor and employment litigation, along with a very strong understanding of State and Federal court rules and procedures, excellent computer skills with knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel and MS Office, including Outlook, and excellent oral and written communication skills and exceptional organizational skills. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and be able to work independently, as well as with the team, with a positive attitude.

• Must have trial experience
• Wage & Hour analysis a bonus.

O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Comp range of $31.25/hr. to $38.46/hr.($60,000 - $80,000)

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Commuter Benefits