Paralegal (3+)

Job Description

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking a full-time Paralegal with 3+ years of trial experience to join its southern California team. The individual in this role must possess a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited and approved paralegal education program. As a Paralegal, you will support attorneys who focus their practice on labor and employment defense litigation, including single and multi-plaintiff suits, Class/PAGA action suits, and other complex litigation matters.

Primary duties might include but are not limited to:

· Assisting attorneys in the discovery process, including drafting responses to interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and other written discovery requests.

· Supporting legal team by requesting, analyzing, and summarizing client documents, records, and reports, and preparing chronologies and timelines.

· Preparing and serving subpoenas for business records and depositions.

· Investigating claims and allegations, including interviewing witnesses, preparing statements, and gathering facts, documents, and evidence.

· Assisting attorneys with information and documents in preparation for motion practice, depositions, hearings, and trials.

· Organizing and preparing document productions and analyzing key documents.

· Compiling data and preparing calculations related to Class and PAGA damage claims.

· Conducting legal research for motion practice, hearings, and trials.

· Conducting research and compiling information for retention of, and consultation with, experts.

· Overall case planning, development, and management, and performing other case duties as assigned.

· Local travel to other regional offices on a regular basis

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting and collaborating with attorneys and support team in all phases of the litigation lifecycle, including trial preparation and participation. Successful candidates will have a very strong understanding of CA State and Federal court rules and procedures, and experience using PACER and Lexis Nexis as well as excellent computer skills with knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel, and MS Office, including Outlook, and excellent oral and written communication skills. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and be able to work independently, as well as with the team, with a positive attitude.

Salary: $85,000 - $105,000

Benefits

· Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)

· 401(k) Retirement Plan

· Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)

· Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)

· Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

· Short Term & Long-Term Disability

· Training & Development

· Free Food & Snacks in Office

· Wellness Resources

· Commuter Benefits

Full-time