We believe people matter more than anything.
We are building a better *Plaintiff’s Employment Litigation Firm *and we want the very best people to work with the very best people.
We are a team of doers – action-oriented winners who bend reality to our will so we can do right by our clients.
This place is fast-paced, forward-thinking, and demanding.
You’ll be given plenty of responsibility and be expected to work hard, stay incredibly organized, and be obsessed with making the teammates around you better.
We will lean heavily on your knowledge, experience, and expertise – making you an incredibly important part of this team who will be respected and valued as such.
If you’re ready to do something meaningful while playing a crucial role in helping us build something special, here is some of what this role will entail.
Candidates for this position must have *at least *_*5 years *_*of employment law experience at a plaintiff’s firm*.
You must have extensive knowledge in all aspects of employment law, including wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage and hour individual and class action claims.
Additional years of experience is highly preferred.
* *Legal Research:* Conducting research on employment laws, regulations, and precedent cases to assist attorneys in building their cases.
* *Case Management: *Organizing and managing case files, including legal documents, correspondence, and other relevant materials.
This also includes assisting attorneys in the management of case and trial deadlines.
* *Drafting Legal Documents:* Assisting attorneys in drafting various legal documents and pleadings, including complaints, discovery, subpoenas, motions and briefs specifically tailored to employment claims.
Additionally, handling contact with clients to complete draft discovery responses and objections.
* *Client Communication:* Communicating with clients to gather information, provide updates, and address inquiries related to employment law cases.
* *Document Review: *Reviewing and summarizing legal documents, contracts, and employment agreements to extract key information for cases.
* *Legal Administrative Tasks:* Performing administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, filing documents with court clerk/e-service, and handling routine correspondence.
Additionally, the paralegal will direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
* *Legal Billing:* Assisting in the preparation of billing statements.
* *Mediation and Settlement Support:* Assisting in the mediation and settlement processes by preparing relevant documents and coordinating communications.
* *Legal Technology Utilization:* Using Clio and other enterprise software tools for document management, case tracking, and legal research, as well as organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system as needed.
*Other job qualifications include:*
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel & Clio.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Strong communication skills.
* Fluency in English
* Spanish fluency a plus
* Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team oriented environment
Laurel Employment Law is an equal opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.
00 - $90,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Work from home
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
* No travel
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Van Nuys, CA 91401
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