Senior Employment Paralegal (FEHA)

Position Title: Senior Employment Paralegal (FEHA)

This role is essential for supporting a dynamic legal team focused on employment law matters. The Senior Employment Paralegal will have a significant impact on case management and attorney support, particularly in handling claims related to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Candidates should expect a fast-paced environment where adaptability and a willingness to learn are crucial for success. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a young and energetic firm. Team members are encouraged to engage in collaborative efforts while maintaining high standards of professionalism. This role requires a commitment to confidentiality and sound judgment when managing sensitive information.

Salary Range: $72,800 - $104,000 / Year DOE

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, organize, and maintain case files, pleadings, discovery, correspondence, medical records, personnel files, wage records, and other case materials
• Assist attorneys with FEHA-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, disability accommodation, protected leave, wrongful termination matters, and in preparing for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials
• Draft and revise pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, subpoenas, deposition notices, mediation briefs, settlement documents, and trial preparation materials
• Conduct factual investigations, including reviewing personnel records, policies, emails, internal complaints, HR files, performance records, and witness statements
• Assist with discovery management, including document collection, production, privilege review, deposition preparation, e-discovery coordination and matters before courts, and other relevant agencies
• Calendar and monitor litigation deadlines, including discovery cutoffs, motion deadlines, court hearings, mediation dates, trial dates, and administrative deadlines
• Prepare chronologies, witness summaries, damages summaries, issue outlines, and case evaluation materials
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and administrative agencies
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employment, personnel, medical, and litigation materials

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as a senior paralegal dealing with FEHA claims
• Degree is preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred

Benefits:

• Medical + Dental and vision plans with 100% employee premium coverage
• Two weeks of paid time off (PTO) + Six days of paid sick leave and seven paid holidays
• Paid parking
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match after one year of service

If you are a Senior Employment Paralegal (FEHA) looking to take the next step in your career, apply now! #LI-AM1