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Employment & Class Action Paralegal - Litigation
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$76,708 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport attorneys throughout all stages of employment litigation and class action matters.
Assist with pleadings, discovery, motions, subpoenas, document production, and trial preparation.
Prepare and coordinate filings in California state and federal courts.
Monitor court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and other litigation events.
Assist with legal research and case preparation.
Maintain organized case files and litigation records.
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties as needed.
Required QualificationsMinimum 3 years of California employment litigation experience.
Experience supporting employment law attorneys.
Required experience handling matters in both California state and federal courts.
Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures.
Knowledge of California state and federal court filing requirements.
Experience with discovery, pleadings, motions, and litigation case management.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.