Paralegal
El Segundo
Client, a plaintiff-side employment law firm, is searching for a Paralegal to join our team. This is a full-time, in-office position based in our office in El Segundo.
Our litigation practice consists of wage and hour class actions and individual employment law matters.
Applicants should have experience working in a law firm, and / or have a paralegal certificate. Class action experience is a plus.
The ideal candidate is fully bilingual / fluent in both Spanish and English and possess 2-5 years of paralegal experience. Experience in employment law / wage and hour and/or civil litigation preferred.
The Paralegal will provide critical support to a team of attorneys, draft, file and serve legal documents for both state and federal court, calendar deadlines, schedule court appearances and court reporters for depositions and hearings, prepare hearing binders, maintain client and case files, and assist with various stages of case management.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, reliable, self-motivated, adaptable, committed to learning, and deadline and detail oriented. They should possess a positive attitude, commit to a high standard of ethical and professional conduct, and be able to operate well in a fast-paced environment.
We pay competitive salaries and bonuses commensurate with experience. Health insurance offered as well as dental and vision. The firm also offers a 401k plan.
Job Type: Full-time / in-office
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
General Case Management, including filing and serving of initial complaints
Filing and serving documents for both federal and state courts
Scheduling appearances/remote appearances and court reporters for depositions and hearings
Calendaring
Conducting legal research and data analysis as needed
Answering phones and addressing client inquiries; serving as interpreter as needed
Providing routine case updates to clients
Maintaining and organizing client and case files
Qualifications:
Fully bilingual Spanish
Associate or bachelor's degree
Minimum 2 years of experience as paralegal required
Paralegal certificate from ABA approved program preferred
Employment law / wage & hour experience preferred
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass all tasks or responsibilities that may be required.
Benefits:
Health
Dental
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Annual discretionary bonus
Quarterly and annual incentive pay for meeting department and individual goals
Paid Time Off
401K retirement plan
