Litigation Paralegal, Employment (Wage & Hour, PAGA, Class Actions)

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 on a team of dynamic, collaborative, and client-focused professionals who are committed to delivering on our founding core values: Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity.
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The Opportunity

Paralegals in our Employment practice provide litigation support to our attorneys and partners who focus on Wage & Hour/PAGA Class Action (PAGA) and Single Action (FEHA). These roles manage a high volume of cases and requires the ability to be resourceful and multi-task with a high attention to detail. Experience at an employment law firm highly desirable. This position can be based in Oakland, Downtown Los Angeles, or Irvine.

Accountable for

• Prepare correspondence, letters, pleadings and all forms of discovery.
• Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy and clarity.   
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases.   
• Maintain case files on the Firm’s document and case management system.
• Assist in preparing for hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations and trials.   
• Case/calendar/project management and client communication.   
• Provide administrative support to the legal team.  

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Paralegal experience in a law firm employment practice focused on PAGA or FEHA
• Well versed in e-filing in State, Federal courts. Appellate court and administrative agency experience is a plus.
• Experience propounding/responding to discovery, calendaring hearings and court deadlines, and assisting with mediation/arbitration/trial preparation.  
• Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels across the Firm. 
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.  
• Proficient in conducting legal research using Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw or similar platforms.   
• Experience using Litify or similar case/document management systems. 
• Spanish fluency and proficiency with Microsoft 365 strongly preferred. 

Compensation

• Compensation based on experience: $72,800 -$104,000

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 

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.
 

Salary

• $72,800 - $104,000