Paralegal - Wage & Hour Class Action (Riverside)

Wilshire Law Firm; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilshire Law Firm is seeking a Paralegal for their Wage & Hour Class Action department in Riverside. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of relevant experience and be adept in legal research, case management, and providing support to attorneys. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, emphasizing excellence in the legal field.

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades

401k

Employee referral bonus programs

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Paralegal experience in Labor and Employment and Wage & Hour.
• Well versed in e-filing in State, Federal courts.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, pleadings, and discoveries.
• Conduct legal research and maintain case files.
• Assist in hearings and trial preparations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Legal research

Attention to detail

Leadership and guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Lexis-Nexis

Westlaw

Litify

Job description

Paralegal - Wage & Hour Class Action (Riverside)

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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 achieve the best outcome for our clients.

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 achieve 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-$55 hourly 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
  
  

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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