Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Labor & Employment)

Responsibilities

• Maintain attorney calendars and coordinate court appearances, hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, client meetings, conferences, and travel, while monitoring critical deadlines and filing requirements
• File documents electronically with state and federal courts
• Complete and submit conflict check and new client matter forms
• Perform administrative tasks such as time entry, expense reporting, and billing
• Maintain all client matter files and documents within iManage
• Represent attorneys by communicating and obtaining information, following up on delegated assignments, and exercising sound judgment regarding matters requiring attorney attention
• Courtroom support: Coordinate and schedule couriers, court reporters, and expert witnesses
• Communicate with various internal departments and outside vendors
• Send, receive, and manage attorney email and facsimile communications, as needed
• Read, sort, and distribute incoming mail; prepare and process outgoing mail in accordance with office procedures, coordinating special delivery services when necessary
• Photocopy, scan, assemble, and distribute documents and binders as required
• Additional duties as needed, including assisting other paralegals and secretaries

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience supporting attorneys within labor & employment litigation, and experience doing wage/hour analysis
• Experience supporting a minimum of three attorneys including partner level attorneys
• Paralegal certificate required. Alternatively, qualifications outlined under California Business and Professions Code §§ 6450–6456 may be considered
• Advanced Excel skills are required
• Extensive experience with e-discovery and other litigation software, including CaseMap, TextMap, Relativity or iConnect, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Sanction or Trial Director
• Knowledge of federal and state court filing procedures including e-filing requirements
• Familiarity with document management systems and time entry software
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Superior attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong client focus
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently, and anticipate attorney needs
• Trial preparation and in-court experience is a plus

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements may be available after 90 days, with four (4) days in the office and one (1) day remote
• Competitive salary range: $89,000 - $100,000 (based upon years of experience)

Pay

• $89,000 - $100,000 (based upon years of experience)

Schedule

• Full-time position (40 hours per week)