Legal Assistant/ Jr. Paralegal

WHAT WE DO

We are a renowned and well-respected, class-action and complex litigation law firm. We are on the forefront of cutting-edge wage-and-hour law, defining the contours of the law in complex litigation. We are not only recognized as experts in our field, but our high-profile cases have continue to set the standard for the benefit of our clients.

We take on the world’s largest companies and zealously advocate for our clients. Our award-winning team has been recognized for their groundbreaking work on legal issues that other firms either overlook or choose not to pursue. Our continued success is driven by our hardworking and dedicated group of attorneys and staff who work tirelessly on every case.

Our practice consists of mainly consumer employment and wage and hour class actions.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Legal Assistant / Jr. Paralegal

• Hourly: $30 - $35/hr (D.O.E.) plus discretionary year-end bonus

Our firm has an opening for a self motivated Legal Assistant / Jr. Paralegal with at least 1+ years preferred experience in employment law litigation and class actions at a law firm.

We are looking to hire bright, hard-working, team-players to join our fast-growing firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Court filing (complaints, motions, and other pleadings in both State and Federal court)
• Corresponding with new leads
• Conducting initial intake on new leads
• Drafting correspondences, serving discovery and deposition notices
• Calendaring hearings, deadlines, and other necessary tasks
• Reserve hearings, court/deposition reporters, order transcripts
• Follow up with court personnel and legal vendors regarding status and/or filings
• Check tentative rulings, schedule Court Calls and other remote appearances
• Manage and organize case documents
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned

SKILLS

• Must have at least one year of experience to apply
• Proven working experience as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal
• Familiarity of State and Federal rules and procedures regarding filing, protocols, and calendaring
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and case management software
• Knowledge of day-to-day operations within a law office
• Paralegal certificate
• Bilingual (Spanish) desired

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical, Dental, Vision (a portion sponsored by the employer)
• Two Weeks Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time (as mandated by state law)
• Paid Parking
• Annual discretionary bonus to be determined in its sole discretion
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan (including employer contributions)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Beverly Hills, CA 90212: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Litigation: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person