Legal Assistant - Employment Single Action (FEHA)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with attorneys and partners in our Employment Single Action groups.
• Manage and track a high volume of cases and ensure deadlines and court dates are met.
• Draft, finalize, and assemble notices and communicate case status to clients.
• Prepare documents for filing in both state and federal courts.
• Support our attorneys in all phases of litigation.
• Aid in drafting pleadings and complaints.
• Manage and calendar court deadlines.
• Propose and respond to discovery.
• Maintain organized case files.
• Typing at least 40 words per minute.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience as a Legal Assistant focused on employment litigation.
• Working knowledge of employment law and state and federal filing.
• Knowledge of e-Filing and California rules.
• Ability to draft, edit, and finalize pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Trial preparation experience helpful.
• Ability to act independently and in a team-based environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a paperless work environment.

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.
• 401(k).
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Pet Insurance.

Pay

$25.00 - $40.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Not specified.