Paralegal Litigation Labor and Employment

JBA International; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

JBA International seeks an experienced Paralegal Litigation Labor and Employment in Santa Monica to support a complex civil docket from inception through trial. This in-office role requires bilingual English/Spanish, the ability to manage a high-volume calendar, supervise one to two legal assistants, and coordinate with courts, opposing counsel and clients.

You will prepare filings, manage discovery, and assist attorneys with deposition and trial preparation, with strict adherence to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years paralegal experience in complex civil litigation in California.
• Full bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required.
• Experience supervising legal assistants or support staff.
• Expert knowledge of state and federal court rules and e-filing procedures.
• Ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven calendars.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex litigation caseload from inception through trial with minimal attorney oversight.
• Supervise one to two legal assistants and assign tasks to meet deadlines.
• Serve as primary contact for Spanish-speaking clients and others, in English and Spanish.
• Coordinate court filings in CA state and federal courts, including e-filing and service.
• Support attorneys in deposition and hearing preparation, including exhibits and witness materials.
• Identify potential issues and anticipate attorney needs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Calendar management

Supervise support staff

Communication skills

Independent / self-directed

Attention to deadlines

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

One Legal

PACER

CM/ECF

Job description

Paralegal Litigation Labor and Employment

Location: Santa Monica, CA

• In Office Role

Pay Range: $50 - $60/hr+ (Based on Experience)

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage and support a complex litigation caseload from inception through trial, with minimal attorney oversight required for day-to-day execution
• Supervise and direct one to two legal assistants, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring quality and deadlines are met
• Serve as a primary point of contact for Spanish-speaking clients, conducting communications professionally and accurately in both English and Spanish
• Manage an extremely high-volume and deadline-sensitive calendar, including court deadlines, statutes of limitations, deposition scheduling, hearings, and filing deadlines across multiple matters
• Coordinate and execute all aspects of court filings in California state and federal courts, including e-filing, physical service, and proof of service preparation
• Oversee service of process, court filings, and discovery requests; ensure timely and proper service in compliance with applicable rules
• Organize and maintain case files, documents, and databases; manage document review and productions
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, process servers, court reporters, and vendors
• Support attorneys in deposition and hearing preparation, including compiling exhibits and witness materials
• Identify and flag potential case issues proactively; anticipate attorney needs before being asked

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a paralegal in complex civil litigation in California, with plaintiff-side employment litigation experience strongly preferred
• Full professional bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required; this is a non-negotiable requirement
• Demonstrated experience managing legal assistants or support staff
• Expert-level knowledge of California state and federal court rules, local rules, and filing procedures, including e-filing systems (One Legal, PACER, CM/ECF, etc.)
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume, deadline-driven calendar across multiple concurrent matters with competing priorities
• Experience handling all phases of litigation: filing, service, discovery, deposition logistics, and motions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of performing independently with minimal training or supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• ABA-approved paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experience in wage and hour class actions, PAGA litigation, or FLSA collective actions
• Familiarity with class action administration, mass client communications, and multi-plaintiff case management
• Experience working in a contingency fee litigation environment