Paralegal, Employment Single Action (FEHA)

Paralegal, Employment Single Action 

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. 

You will work side by side with a team of dynamic, collaborative, and client-focused professionals who are committed to delivering on our founding core values: Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity. 

The Opportunity 

Paralegals in our Employment practice work closely with attorneys and partners in involving discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, etc., through the litigation process. We are looking for Paralegals with proven experience in employment (FEHA) law, preparing plaintiff responses, reviewing defendant responses, filings, and owning calendaring and scheduling 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. 

Accountable for 

• 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, and correspondence.
• Regularly communicate with partners, associates, clients, experts, and defense counsel in an effective and courteous manner. 
• Ownership of calendaring and scheduling deadlines, ensuring accuracy, and providing attorney with 14, 7, and 3 day reminders for instructions. 
• Assist with pre-trial preparation, including drafting trial documents and preparing exhibits. 

• At least 3 years of Paralegal experience in Employment Litigation for Single Plaintiff (FEHA) 
• Strong knowledge of employment law and state and federal filing process 
• Working knowledge of 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 experience preferred. 
• Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and follow-up skills 
• Type at least 40 wpm 

 Compensation 

•  $72,000-$90,000 annually depending on experience. 

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 

Strive for Excellence. Fight for Justice. Foster Unity.

Wilshire Law Firm celebrates being an equal employment opportunity provider to all people in accordance with all applicable laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities during the application process and to facilitate their performance of essential job functions throughout their employment.

Join Wilshire Law Firm
Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego, Oakland, Sacramento, Riverside, Torrance

Salary

• $72,000 - $90,000/year