Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Paralegal – Employment Class Action
Location: Los Angeles or Emeryville, CA
MUST LIVE IN THE LOS ANGELS OF EMERYVILLE CA AREA
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Paralegal to join our team in either our Los Angeles or Emeryville office. The ideal candidate has a strong background in employment law, particularly class and collective actions and wage and hour claims, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support attorneys in complex employment and class action litigation matters
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Prepare, review, and file legal documents with a high degree of accuracy
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Draft pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents
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Assemble and file Table of Authorities (TOA) and Table of Contents (TOC) for briefs
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Format briefs with proper line spacing, footers, citations, and headings using advanced Word skills
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Conduct legal research using Westlaw or Lexis Nexis to locate and cite case law
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Organize case files, manage deadlines, and maintain detailed case records
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Assist with trial preparation and provide trial support as needed
Qualifications:
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Minimum 3 years of paralegal experience specifically in class action/employment law (not total paralegal experience)
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Expert-level proficiency in preparing TOAs, TOCs, and formatting legal briefs in Microsoft Word
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Strong experience conducting case law research using Westlaw or Lexis Nexis
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Solid experience with e-filing and document management in both state and federal courts
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Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with attorneys and team members
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Trial preparation and in-court experience is a plus
Desired Attributes:
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Highly organized and detail-oriented
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Proactive and communicative
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Able to handle a high volume caseload and shifting priorities