Labor & Employment Paralegal

About This Role

Support state and federal employment litigation in California Courts, specifically under FEHA and Title VII, assisting attorneys from case intake through trial and managing a high-volume caseload.

Responsibilities

• Draft shell correspondence, pleadings, and motions in state and federal courts
• E-file in state and federal courts, including filings under seal
• Prepare and review discovery, including written requests and responses, document production, and deposition preparation
• Organize and maintain case files
• Manage case calendars and deadlines
• Schedule meetings, telephone conferences, webinars, and travel
• Arrange court reporters for depositions and hearings
• Maintain billable hour records, manage and track expenses, and prepare budget reports
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness coordination, and trial binders
• Interface with court personnel, experts, clients, opposing counsel, and co-counsel

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of paralegal experience in employment litigation
• Strong knowledge of California employment law (FEHA preferred)
• 2+ years of experience with state and federal e-filing systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 3 years of paralegal experience in employment litigation

Nice to Have

• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple cases and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to collaborate with a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with SharePoint, Office365, Microsoft Teams, Clio, Lexis, Lexis CourtLink, Logikcull (eDiscovery), and Adobe Acrobat DC
• Ability to track billable hours on an ongoing basis

Skills

* Required skills