Job Title: Senior Paralegal – Employment Class Action
Location: Los Angeles or Emeryville, CA
MUST LIVE IN THE LOS ANGELS OF EMERYVILLE CA AREA
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Paralegal to join our team in either our Los Angeles or Emeryville office. The ideal candidate has a strong background in employment law, particularly class and collective actions and wage and hour claims, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Support attorneys in complex employment and class action litigation matters
Prepare, review, and file legal documents with a high degree of accuracy
Draft pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents
Assemble and file Table of Authorities (TOA) and Table of Contents (TOC) for briefs
Format briefs with proper line spacing, footers, citations, and headings using advanced Word skills
Conduct legal research using Westlaw or Lexis Nexis to locate and cite case law
Organize case files, manage deadlines, and maintain detailed case records
Assist with trial preparation and provide trial support as needed
Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of paralegal experience specifically in class action/employment law (not total paralegal experience)
Expert-level proficiency in preparing TOAs, TOCs, and formatting legal briefs in Microsoft Word
Strong experience conducting case law research using Westlaw or Lexis Nexis
Solid experience with e-filing and document management in both state and federal courts
Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with attorneys and team members
Trial preparation and in-court experience is a plus
Desired Attributes:
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Proactive and communicative
Able to handle a high volume caseload and shifting priorities