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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with attorneys and partners in involving discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, etc., through the litigation process.
• Prepare substantive responses for Plaintiff and review Defendant’s responses.
• Prepare documents for filing with the state and federal court.
• Draft correspondence and regularly communicate with clients, experts, and defense counsel in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ownership of calendaring and scheduling deadlines.
• Aid in pre-trial preparation, including drafting trial documents and preparing exhibits.
• Communicate effectively with Partners and Associates.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Paralegal experience in Employment Litigation for Single Plaintiff (FEHA).
• Strong knowledge of employment law and state and federal filing process.
• Familiarity with DFEH and EEOC claims process.
• Experience drafting Meet and Confer responses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in Federal procedure is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and follow-up skills.
• Type at least 40 wpm.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of employment law and state and federal filing process.
• Familiarity with DFEH and EEOC claims process.
• Experience drafting Meet and Confer responses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in Federal procedure is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and follow-up skills.
• Type at least 40 wpm.

Pay

$34.62/hr. - $48.08/hr. ($72,000-$90,000k annually) depending on experience

Schedule

Full-time position

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.