Labor & Employment Paralegal

The Firm currently has a work from anywhere program which allows individuals to work remotely.  Individuals will need to come to office on occasion as litigation and/or working attorney may request

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage cases and proactively monitor and anticipate the needs of attorneys throughout the progression of cases (inception to close).
• Knowledge of, ability to interpret and institute in practice various laws, statutes and regulations including civil procedure, rules of court, appellate procedure, discovery act and local rules. 
• Perform e-discovery tasks using document review platforms including review for relevance, privilege, redacting as necessary, creating privilege logs with speed and efficiency
• Research various subject matter using IT and library resources available including Westlaw, Hein Online, CEB and Rutter Guides, other commercial databases and on-line databases including the...

Direct Counsel is seeking a skilled Labor and Employment Paralegal to join an excellent firm in Beverly Hills, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive approach to supporting attorneys in all aspects of case management. This position is open to hybrid and remote candidates as well.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, including case investigation, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research on labor and employment issues using various resources, including Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests and responses.
• Manage document production and review, including electronic discovery and document management systems.
• Coordinate and calendar deadlines, hearings,...