Paralegal

Paralegal Position in Torrance, CAOur Torrance, CA office has an opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice. The Paralegal researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. Independently researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals for review, approval, and use by attorney.Essential FunctionsResearches law, investigates facts, and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with mattersSummarizes complex legal documentsOrganizes and indexes case filesDetermines and calendars deadlinesPerforms wide variety of legal research and data compilation with little or no supervisionFiles pleadings with court clerkPrepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaintsDrafts a variety of legal documentsPrepares affidavits or documents and maintains document filePrepares for mediations and trialsAssists Attorneys at trialAssists Attorney in preparation for depositionsCommunicates with witnesses and expertsSchedulingEnters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely mannerRequirementsParalegal certification / degree from accredited college or university6+ years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practiceProficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Live Note, Concordance, Case Map, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systemsPlease note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.BenefitsIn accordance with California's amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $67,000 and $125,400. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below.We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.Contact InformationIf you have questions, please e-mail Megan Becker at View email address on click.appcast.io with "Paralegal – Torrance" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.Firm OverviewWith more than 1,200 attorneys in 62 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. We handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by our Client Pledge, we focus on understanding clients' business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value.We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.Equal Opportunity Employer.