Legal Assistant/ Jr. Paralegal

Job Description

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

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 worlds 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 bonusOur 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 assignedSKILLS

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) desiredWHAT 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 insuranceSchedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute:

Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (Required)Experience:

Litigation: 1 year (Preferred)

Filing: 2+ years

Calendar: 2+ yearsWork Location: In person (Not Remote)