Paralegal

Job Title: Senior Paralegal – Employment Class Action
Location: Los Angeles or Emeryville, CA

MUST LIVE IN THE LOS ANGELS OF EMERYVILLE CA AREA

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Paralegal to join our team in either our Los Angeles or Emeryville office. The ideal candidate has a strong background in employment law, particularly class and collective actions and wage and hour claims, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support attorneys in complex employment and class action litigation matters

Prepare, review, and file legal documents with a high degree of accuracy

Draft pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents

Assemble and file Table of Authorities (TOA) and Table of Contents (TOC) for briefs

Format briefs with proper line spacing, footers, citations, and headings using advanced Word skills

Conduct legal research using Westlaw or Lexis Nexis to locate and cite case law

Organize case files, manage deadlines, and maintain detailed case records

Assist with trial preparation and provide trial support as needed

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of paralegal experience specifically in class action/employment law (not total paralegal experience)

Expert-level proficiency in preparing TOAs, TOCs, and formatting legal briefs in Microsoft Word

Strong experience conducting case law research using Westlaw or Lexis Nexis

Solid experience with e-filing and document management in both state and federal courts

Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with attorneys and team members

Trial preparation and in-court experience is a plus

Desired Attributes:

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Proactive and communicative

Able to handle a high volume caseload and shifting priorities