Paralegal Employment Wage Hour Class Action Los Angeles

Wilshire Law Firm; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 79,487; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Opportunities for growth

Employee referral bonus programs

Firm-paid Medical HMO

401k

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A distinguished legal practice is seeking a Paralegal for their Wage & Hour Class Action department. The role involves litigation support, managing a high volume of cases, and requires multi-tasking with great attention to detail. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in Labor and Employment law and be skilled in legal research. The position offers an hourly wage between $35.00 and $57.70, benefits like paid time off, medical insurance, and a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Paralegal experience in Labor and Employment and Wage & Hour.
• Well versed in e-filing in State, Federal courts (Appellate a plus).
• Experience in discovery, calendaring hearings, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, letters, and pleadings.
• Proofread and edit legal documents.
• Conduct legal research for cases.
• Maintain case files on the management system.
• Assist in preparing for hearings and trials.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Legal research

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Spanish fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Lexis-Nexis

Westlaw

Litify

Job description

Paralegal - 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 achieving the best outcome for our clients.

You will work with 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

Paralegals in our Employment Wage & Hour Class Action department provide litigation support to our attorneys and partners. This role manages a high volume of cases and requires the ability to be resourceful and multi-task with a high attention to detail. Experience at an employment law firm highly desirable. This position can be based in Oakland, Downtown Los Angeles, or Irvine.

Accountable for

• Prepare correspondence, letters, pleadings and all forms of discovery.
• Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy and clarity.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases.
• Maintain case files on the Firm’s document and case management system.
• Assist in preparing for hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations and trials.
• Case/calendar/project management and client communication.
• Provide administrative support to the legal team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Paralegal experience in Labor and Employment and Wage & Hour.
• Well versed in e-filing in State, Federal courts (Appellate a plus), and administrative agencies.
• Experience propounding/responding to discovery, calendaring hearings and court deadlines, and assisting with mediation/arbitration/trial preparation.
• Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels across the Firm.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, while providing leadership and guidance to paralegals, legal assistants and clerks.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.
• Proficient in conducting legal research using Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw or similar platforms.
• Experience using Litify or similar case/document management systems.
• Spanish fluency and proficiency with Microsoft 365 strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree a plus.

Compensation

• Hourly position $35.00 - $57.70 depending on experience.

Benefits

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

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.