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Litigation Paralegal (Labor & Employment)

Barnes & Thornburg LLP · Los Angeles, CA · 2 wk ago
LegalFull-time

About the role

A Litigation Paralegal to provide comprehensive support to attorneys throughout all phases of labor and employment litigation in the Los Angeles office.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive support to attorneys throughout all phases of labor and employment litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, hearings, arbitrations, and trial.
  • Prepare, organize, and file documents with federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including through PACER/ECF.
  • Assist with employment-related matters involving wage and hour claims, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and class and PAGA actions.
  • Conduct legal research and assist with drafting pleadings, correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and subpoenas.
  • Finalize legal briefs, including cite-checking, formatting, and preparing supporting exhibits.
  • Manage case files, calendars, and litigation deadlines to ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
  • Coordinate document collection, review, and production, including maintaining databases or spreadsheets to track discovery materials and employee records.
  • Provide support on traditional labor matters, including proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
  • Assist with arbitration-related matters, including researching arbitration panels, arbitrators, and applicable rules and procedures.
  • Assist with trial, arbitration, and mediation preparation, including witness binders, exhibits, and logistics.
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third-party vendors.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
  • 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in labor and employment law.
  • Working knowledge of federal and state court filing procedures and rules, including PACER/ECF.
  • Experience supporting employment-related discovery, including personnel files, payroll records, and electronically stored information.
  • Strong research, drafting, and document management skills.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and time management abilities.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple matters and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with class actions, PAGA matters, arbitration, and Excel proficiency.

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