Paralegal - Employment Law (Plaintiff Class Action)

Location: Emeryville, CA or Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity
Our client is a well-established California plaintiff-side employment law firm recognized for its work in complex wage and hour class actions. They are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their collaborative legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume litigation environment and is passionate about advocating for employees.

Responsibilities

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Support attorneys through all phases of complex employment litigation and class action matters.


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Prepare, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence.


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Prepare Tables of Authorities (TOA) and Tables of Contents (TOC) for court filings.


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File legal documents electronically in California state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with all court rules and deadlines.


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Manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, and case files.


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Coordinate and organize large document productions and discovery.


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Draft and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.


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Assist with deposition preparation, exhibit organization, and trial preparation, including trial binders.


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Maintain accurate case management records and communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, experts, and opposing counsel.


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Prioritize multiple deadlines while managing a high-volume caseload.



Qualifications

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Minimum of 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in California.


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Required experience in plaintiff-side employment law, including wage and hour and class action litigation.


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Demonstrated experience preparing Tables of Authorities (TOA) and Tables of Contents (TOC).


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Extensive experience with California state and federal court e-filing.


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Strong understanding of California Rules of Court and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.


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Experience handling high-volume litigation matters with exceptional attention to detail.


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Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.


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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and litigation document management software.


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ABA Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience is preferred.



Preferred Experience

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California Labor Code and Wage & Hour litigation


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Class Actions and PAGA matters


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Large-scale discovery and document management


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Trial preparation and courtroom support


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Case management systems such as Relativity, Everlaw, NetDocuments, iManage, or similar platforms



Why Join?

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Hybrid work schedule with flexibility (3 days in-office / 2 days remote)


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Collaborative, team-oriented environment


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Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-impact employment litigation


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Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits


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Career growth within a respected California plaintiff employment law practice



If you're a detail-oriented litigation paralegal who excels in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for plaintiff-side employment law we want to hear from you!