Legal Assistant - Employment Wage & Hour Class Actions & PAGA

Salary :

$60,000 - 85,000 yearly

Company : Wilshire Law Firm

Job Type : Full Time

Oakland, United States

Job Description - Legal Assistant - Employment Wage & Hour Class Actions & PAGA

Legal Assistant – Wage & Hour Class Actions & PAGA

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 Wage & Hour Class Action and PAGA team and help protect the rights of California workers.

As a Legal Assistant, you will work closely with attorneys and partners throughout every phase of complex employment litigation. This role is ideal for an experienced legal professional who can manage a high-volume caseload, stay ahead of critical deadlines, and provide dependable support in fast-moving class and representative actions.

What You’ll Do

Support attorneys through all phases of Wage & Hour Class Action and PAGA litigation

Calendar and track court dates, filing deadlines, and case milestones

Prepare and finalize pleadings, motions, complaints, notices, and other documents for state and federal court filings

Assist with propounding and responding to written discovery

Communicate professionally with clients, experts, courts, and opposing counsel

Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date electronic case files

Assist with trial preparation and other case-related projects as needed

What We’re Looking For

At least two years of Legal Assistant experience with an employment law firm

Experience supporting Wage & Hour Class Action and PAGA matters

Working knowledge of California employment law, court rules, and e-filing procedures

Familiarity with state and federal court filings

Strong calendaring, organizational, and case-management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

Meticulous attention to detail

Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume, paperless environment

Trial preparation experience strongly preferred

Minimum typing speed of 40 WPM

Compensation

$60,000-$85,000 annually depending on experience.

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Team outings and sponsored events

Employee referral bonus program

Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades

Low-cost Dental and Vision plans

Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance

401k

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

EAP (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.

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