Paralegal, Employment Single Action (FEHA)

About the Role

Paralegals in our Employment practice work closely with attorneys and partners in involving discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, etc., through the litigation process. Proven experience in employment (FEHA) law, drafting discovery, reviewing defendant responses, e-filing, and calendaring deadlines. This role manages a high volume of cases and requires the ability to anticipate, be resourceful and multi-task with high attention to detail. This position can be remote. Hybrid is available at our offices in Downtown Los Angeles, Torrance, Irvine, or San Diego.

Responsibilities

• Drafting discovery, propounding, and depo notices for attorney review
• Prepare substantive responses for Plaintiff and review Defendant's responses
• Prepare TOC's, TOA's, and other documents for filing with the state and federal court
• Draft Meet & Confers, complaints, witness statements, correspondence and regular communication with clients, experts, and defense counsel in an effective and courteous manner
• Ownership of calendaring and scheduling deadlines, ensuring accuracy, and providing attorneys with 14, 7, and 3-day reminders for instructions
• Assist with pre-trial preparation, including drafting trial documents and preparing exhibits
• Communicate effectively with Partners and Associates

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of Paralegal experience in Employment Litigation for Single Plaintiff (FEHA), with strong knowledge of state and federal filing process and the California Code of Civil Procedure
• Familiarity with DFEH and EEOC claims process
• Experience drafting and propounding discovery, initial complaints, meet and confer responses, witness statements, disclosures, designation of experts, objections letters, etc.
• Knowledge of e-Filing and California rules and deadlines for propounding, serving discovery, depo notices, entry of default, motions, MSC, TSC, etc. Experience in Federal procedure is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Litify and Milana experience or similar preferred
• Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and follow-up skills
• Type at least 40 wpm

Compensation

$36.50-52.89/hr ($72,000 - $110,000) based on experience

Benefits

• 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