Employment Law Paralegal

Want someone with
State & federal court filings Subpoena preparation & service Discovery experience Motion drafting CMC statements Strong independent paralegal experience - able to work with minimal training/guidance.

We are seeking a high-performing Employment Law Paralegal with a strong litigation background to join a growing plaintiff-side employment practice within an established law firm. The practice has developed significant momentum since its launch earlier this year and now maintains an active and expanding litigation docket. This role offers direct, one-on-one collaboration with the attorney leading the firm’s employment practice and an opportunity to become a key contributor during an important stage of its growth. Although the practice remains in its early stages, the foundation has been established. The successful candidate will step into an active, but relatively modest, caseload, established workflows, and a developing practice with considerable opportunity to help refine its operations and shape its continued expansion. The Paralegal will take an active role throughout the litigation process, including drafting pleadings and discovery, managing filings and deadlines, coordinating case logistics, maintaining organized case files, and helping strengthen the systems that support the practice. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented, with the judgment and initiative to take ownership of assignments and move cases forward. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal seeking more than a traditional support role and who wants to grow alongside an expanding practice, contribute meaningfully to its development, and become an integral member of the team. Responsibilities • Assist with drafting, propounding, and responding to discovery • Maintain and monitor court calendars to ensure all deadlines are tracked and met • Schedule and coordinate court hearings, depositions, and mediations • Prepare, finalize, and file legal documents with state and federal courts • Ensure timely and proper service of all case documents to involved parties • Follow up on records requests, service of process, and correspondences • Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness prior to attorney review • Develop and maintain document templates and filing shells • Communicate with court clerks to obtain case information or confirm filing requirements • Prepare and issue subpoenas and legal notices • Upload and organize all case documents in the appropriate Dropbox folders • Maintain and update case files • Assist with fact investigation and drafting complaints • Retrieve and review case-related documents and records • Create and update document production lists • Support trial preparation by drafting trial materials and organizing exhibits Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred • Minimum 2–3 years of paralegal experience, preferably in employment law • Strong understanding of California court procedures, deadlines, and filing requirements • Experience preparing discovery, subpoenas, pleadings, and litigation documents • Excellent organizational, time management, and deadline management skills • Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously in a fast-paced environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills 

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Additional Skills

Want someone with
State & federal court filings Subpoena preparation & service Discovery experience Motion drafting CMC statements Strong independent paralegal experience - able to work with minimal training/guidance.

We are seeking a high-performing Employment Law Paralegal with a strong litigation background to join a growing plaintiff-side employment practice within an established law firm. The practice has developed significant momentum since its launch earlier this year and now maintains an active and expanding litigation docket. This role offers direct, one-on-one collaboration with the attorney leading the firm’s employment practice and an opportunity to become a key contributor during an important stage of its growth. Although the practice remains in its early stages, the foundation has been established. The successful candidate will step into an active, but relatively modest, caseload, established workflows, and a developing practice with considerable opportunity to help refine its operations and shape its continued expansion. The Paralegal will take an active role throughout the litigation process, including drafting pleadings and discovery, managing filings and deadlines, coordinating case logistics, maintaining organized case files, and helping strengthen the systems that support the practice. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented, with the judgment and initiative to take ownership of assignments and move cases forward. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal seeking more than a traditional support role and who wants to grow alongside an expanding practice, contribute meaningfully to its development, and become an integral member of the team. Responsibilities • Assist with drafting, propounding, and responding to discovery • Maintain and monitor court calendars to ensure all deadlines are tracked and met • Schedule and coordinate court hearings, depositions, and mediations • Prepare, finalize, and file legal documents with state and federal courts • Ensure timely and proper service of all case documents to involved parties • Follow up on records requests, service of process, and correspondences • Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness prior to attorney review • Develop and maintain document templates and filing shells • Communicate with court clerks to obtain case information or confirm filing requirements • Prepare and issue subpoenas and legal notices • Upload and organize all case documents in the appropriate Dropbox folders • Maintain and update case files • Assist with fact investigation and drafting complaints • Retrieve and review case-related documents and records • Create and update document production lists • Support trial preparation by drafting trial materials and organizing exhibits Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred • Minimum 2–3 years of paralegal experience, preferably in employment law • Strong understanding of California court procedures, deadlines, and filing requirements • Experience preparing discovery, subpoenas, pleadings, and litigation documents • Excellent organizational, time management, and deadline management skills • Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously in a fast-paced environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills