Litigation Paralegal-Labor & Employment

Los Angeles, CA

Summary

Los Angeles/Century City office is looking for a Labor & Employment Paralegal with at least 3 years of experience to assist its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice Group. 

Responsibilities

• Draft routine legal documents.
• Manage multiple cases from start to trial.
• Collect documents from various sources.
• Collect, organize, analyze and summarize records.
• Assist with preparation of depositions, including gathering and organizing exhibits.
• Assist with depositions, mediation and trial preparation:  assist with pretrial documents (deposition designations, exhibit and witness list, organize exhibits, files and other supporting documents.
• Assist during trial:  manage exhibits, assist with witnesses and any other duties associated with trial.
• Experience with litigation software, including, but not limited to, Relativity, Trial Director and CaseMap.
• Conduct various document searches and factual research. 

Skills

• Three plus years’ experience in labor and employment law.
• Experience in all phases of the litigation process.
• Experience with class actions and collective actions.
• Ability to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects for several attorneys.
• Ability to search database programs and assist with organizing, summarizing and/or categorizing documents.
• Experience preparing for trials and/or arbitrations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptionally well organized and detail oriented.
• Adaptable to changing priorities; flexible.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.  Ability to interact with all levels of firm personnel, clients, other counsel, and vendors.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and create solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

Requirements

• Paralegal Certificate (required) with bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in labor and employment law as a paralegal.

Qualifications

• Team Player:Works well as a member of a group
• Loyal:Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Detail Oriented:Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated:Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Self-Starter:Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility:Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact:Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

*Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

**The budgeted salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$125,000.00, plus overtime and bonus, based on experience.

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