Paralegal - Wage&Hour Class Action (Riverside)

Job Description

Job Description

Paralegal - Wage&Hour Class Action Wilshire Law Firm is a distinguished, award-winning legal practice with over 18 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.

You will work with a team of dynamic, collaborative, and client-focused professionals who are committed to delivering on our founding core values: Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity.

The Opportunity

Paralegals in our Employment Wage&Hour Class Action department provide litigation support to our attorneys and partners. This role manages 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.

Accountable for

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 Firms 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.

Qualifications

3+ years of Paralegal experience in Labor and Employment and Wage&Hour. Well versed in e-filing in State, Federal courts (Appellate a plus), and administrative agencies. 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 organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, while providing leadership and guidance to paralegals, legal assistants and clerks.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. Bachelors degree a plus.

Compensation

Hourly position $35.00 - $57.70hourly depending on experience.

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays Opportunities for growth and advancement Team outings and sponsored events Employee referral bonus programs Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance Low-cost Dental and Vision plans 401k FSA (Flexible Spending Account) EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Pet Insurance Strive for Excellence. Fight for Justice. Foster Unity.

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