Job Description

Litigation Paralegal or Assistant, Employment
(Wage & Hour/PAGA or FEHA )
Wilshire Law Firm, is a distinguished, award-winning legal practice with over 15 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.
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in our Employment practice provide litigation support to our attorneys and partners who focus on Wage & Hour/PAGA Class Action (PAGA) and Single Action (FEHA). These roles manage 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.
The Opportunity:

• 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.  

Requirements:  

• 3+ years of Paralegal experience at a law firm employment practice focused on Wage & Hour/PAGA or FEHA employment matters
• Well versed in e-filing in State, Federal court s. Appellate court and administrative agency experience is a plus.

• 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 attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• 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. 

Benefits:

• This hourly position ranges from $29/hourly to $50/hour (annualized at $60,320 -$104k annually) based on experience.
• Hybrid schedule after 90 days
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Varied Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• FSA, EAP, Pet Insurance
• 401k

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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