Litigation Paralegal Employees First Labor Law - 4.0 Pasadena, CA Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $100,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Customer communication Teamwork Microsoft Excel Civil procedure Customer service Employment law Attention to detail Law office experience Document viewing software Legal case management Adobe Acrobat Full Job Description Employees First Labor Law is a fast-growing, premier plaintiff-side labor & employment and workers' compensation law firm. We are known to be exceptional at what we do and produce high quality work product while providing exceptional customer service. With offices in Pasadena, Irvine, Long Beach, Riverside, Pomona, and Bakersfield the firm handles litigation throughout Southern California and is expanding.

Job Description:

Employees First Labor Law is looking for an Experienced Paralegal to join our team. This position is located in our Pasadena office. A successful candidate would have experience working in a fast-paced firm focused on employment litigation matters. Spanish speaker a plus.

Position Responsibilities:

Case Oversight:

Manage and oversee all prelitigation matters, from intake to resolution, ensuring deadlines and priorities are met.

Client Coordination:

Act as a primary point of contact for clients during the prelitigation phase, ensuring regular communication and addressing questions or concerns.

Case Evaluation Support:

Assist attorneys in evaluating potential claims, conducting factual investigations, and organizing evidence.

Demand Letter Preparation:

Draft, review, and finalize comprehensive demand letters summarizing claims and seeking resolution.

Settlement Coordination:

Support attorneys in settlement negotiations by preparing required documentation and facilitating communications with opposing parties.

Documentation Management:

Organize and maintain case files, including employment records, correspondence, and other critical evidence.

Team Collaboration:

Work closely with intake specialists, attorneys, and other support staff to ensure a smooth workflow and seamless transition to litigation if necessary.

Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the prelitigation department.

Compliance and Reporting:

Monitor compliance with legal procedures, deadlines, and ethical standards, providing regular case status updates to attorneys.

Position Requirements:

Paralegal certification (preferred but not necessary); Solid understanding of CA civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules); High proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision; Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills; Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines; and Professional appearance, and warm and friendly demeanor.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Pasadena, CA 91105 (Required)

Work Location:

In person