Job Description - Legal Assistant - Employment Single Action (FEHA)
Legal Assistant – Employment Litigation (FEHA)
Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning plaintiffs’ law firm with more than 18 years of experience representing individuals in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action matters. Our team is united by three core values: Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity.
The Opportunity
Join our Employment Single Action team and help advocate for employees facing wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other workplace violations.
As a Legal Assistant, you will work closely with attorneys and partners throughout every stage of litigation. This role is ideal for an experienced legal professional who can confidently manage a high-volume caseload, stay ahead of critical deadlines, and provide responsive support to both clients and the litigation team.
This is a hybrid position that may be based in Los Angeles, Torrance, Irvine, Oakland, San Diego, or Sacramento.
What You’ll Do
Support attorneys through all phases of employment litigation
Calendar and track court dates, filing deadlines, and case milestones
Prepare and finalize documents for filing in state and federal courts
Assist with discovery, pleadings, complaints, motions, and notices
Communicate professionally with clients, experts, courts, and opposing counsel
Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date electronic case files
Assist with trial preparation as needed
What We’re Looking For
At least two years of Legal Assistant experience in employment litigation
Experience with wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or related FEHA matters
Working knowledge of California court rules, litigation procedures, and e-filing
Ability to draft, edit, proofread, and finalize legal documents
Strong calendaring, organizational, and case-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume, paperless environment
Trial preparation experience is a plus
Minimum typing speed of 40 WPM
Compensation
$52,000–$85,000 annually, depending on experience.
Benefits
Paid time off and paid holidays
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Firm-sponsored outings and events
Employee referral bonus program
Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrade options
Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance
Low-cost Dental and Vision plans
401(k)
Flexible Spending Account
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, Torrance, Irvine, San Diego, Oakland, Sacramento
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