Employment Law Paralegal

Direct Counsel has partnered with a prestigious law firm, recognized as one of the best places to work in Los Angeles. Their LA office is looking for a Labor & Employment Paralegal with at least 3 years of experience to assist its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice Group.

Responsibilities:

• Draft routine legal documents.
• Manage multiple cases from start to trial.
• Collect documents from various sources.
• Collect, organize, analyze and summarize records.
• Assist with preparation of depositions, including gathering and organizing exhibits.
• Assist with depositions, mediation and trial preparation: assist with pretrial documents (deposition designations, exhibit and witness list, organize exhibits, files and other supporting documents.
• Assist during trial: manage exhibits, assist with witnesses and any other duties associated with trial.
• Experience with litigation software, including, but not limited to, Relativity, Trial Director and CaseMap.
• Conduct various document searches and factual research.

Skills:

• Three plus years’ experience in labor and employment law.
• Experience in all phases of the litigation process.
• Experience with class actions and collective actions.
• Ability to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects for several attorneys.
• Ability to search database programs and assist with organizing, summarizing and/or categorizing documents.
• Experience preparing for trials and/or arbitrations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptionally well organized and detail oriented.
• Adaptable to changing priorities; flexible.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with all levels of firm personnel, clients, other counsel, and vendors.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and create solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Requirements:

• Paralegal Certificate (required) with bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in labor and employment law as a paralegal.

Education (Preferred)

·         Bachelor's Degree or better

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Compensation and Benefits:

·         The budgeted salary range for this position is $85,000 - $125,000, based on experience.

·         Full Comprehensive benefits

·         Hybrid work schedule available