Paralegal, Employment Single Action (FEHA)

Salary :

$72,000 - 110,000 yearly

Company : Wilshire Law Firm

Job Type : Full Time

Null, Irvine

Job Description - Paralegal, Employment Single Action (FEHA)

Paralegal, Employment Single Action (FEHA)

Wilshire Law Firm is a distinguished, award-winning legal practice with over 18 years of experience, specializing in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action lawsuits. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Excellence and Justice and are united in our commitment to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

You will work side by side with a team of dynamic, collaborative, and client-focused professionals who are committed to delivering on our founding core values: Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity.

The Opportunity

Paralegals in our Employment practice work closely with attorneys and partners in involving discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, etc., through the litigation process. Proven experience in employment (FEHA) law, drafting discovery, reviewing defendant responses, e-filing, and calendaring deadlines. This role manages a high volume of cases and requires the ability to anticipate, be resourceful and multi-task with high attention to detail.

This position can be remote. Hybrid is available at our offices in Downtown Los Angeles, Torrance, Irvine, or San Diego.

Accountable for

Drafting discovery, propounding, and depo notices for attorney review.

Prepare substantive responses for Plaintiff and review Defendant’s responses.

Prepare TOC’s, TOA’s, and other documents for filing with the state and federal court.

Draft Meet & Confers, complaints, witness statements, correspondence and regular communication with clients, experts, and defense counsel in an effective and courteous manner.

Ownership of calendaring and scheduling deadlines, ensuring accuracy, and providing attorneys with 14, 7, and 3-day reminders for instructions.

Assist with pre-trial preparation, including drafting trial documents and preparing exhibits.

Communicate effectively with Partners and Associates

Qualifications

At least 4 years of Paralegal experience in Employment Litigation for Single Plaintiff (FEHA), with strong knowledge of state and federal filing process and the California Code of Civil Procedure

Familiarity with DFEH and EEOC claims process.

Experience drafting and propounding discovery, initial complaints, meet and confer responses, witness statements, disclosures, designation of experts, objections letters, etc.

Knowledge of e-Filing and California rules and deadlines for propounding, serving discovery, depo notices, entry of default, motions, MSC, TSC, etc...

Experience in Federal procedure is a plus.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Litify and Milana experience or similar preferred.

Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and follow-up skills

Type at least 40 wpm

Compensation

$36.50-52.89/hr ($72,000 - $110,000) based on experience

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Varied Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

FSA, EAP, Pet Insurance

401k

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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Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego, Oakland, Sacramento, Riverside, Torrance

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