Paralegal, Employment Single Action (FEHA)

Job Description

Job Description

Paralegal, Employment Single Action (FEHA)

Wilshire Law Firm is a distinguished, award-winning legal practice with over 18 years of experience, specializing in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action lawsuits. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Excellence and Justice and are united in our commitment to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

You will work side by side on a team of dynamic, collaborative, and client-focused professionals who are committed to delivering on our founding core values: Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity.

The Opportunity

Paralegals in our Employment practice work closely with attorneys and partners in involving discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, etc., through the litigation process. We are looking for Paralegals with proven experience in employment (FEHA) law, preparing plaintiff responses, reviewing defendant responses, filings, and owning calendaring and scheduling deadlines. This role manages a high volume of cases and requires the ability to be resourceful and multi-task with a high attention to detail.

This position can be remote, or if hybrid based in Torrance, Irvine, San Diego, Oakland, or downtown Los Angeles. 
Accountable for

• Propound and respond to discovery.
• Prepare substantive responses for Plaintiff and review Defendant’s responses.
• Prepare documents for filing with the state and federal court.
• Draft correspondence and regularly communicate with clients, experts, and defense counsel in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ownership of calendaring and scheduling deadlines.
• Assist with pre-trial preparation, including drafting trial documents and preparing exhibits.
• Communicate effectively with Partners and Associates

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Paralegal experience in Employment Litigation for Single Plaintiff (FEHA)
• Strong knowledge of employment law and state and federal filing process
• Working knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure
• Familiarity with DFEH and EEOC claims process.
• Experience drafting Meet and Confer responses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of e-Filing and California rules
• Experience in Federal procedure is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and follow-up skills
• Type at least 40 wpm

Compensation

• $34.62/hr. - $48.08/hr. ($72,000-$90,000k annually) depending on experience

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Team outings and sponsored events
• Employee referral bonus programs
• Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades
• Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Low-cost Dental and Vision plans
• 401k
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Pet Insurance 

Strive for Excellence. Fight for Justice. Foster Unity.
Wilshire Law Firm celebrates being an equal employment opportunity provider to all people in accordance with all applicable laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities during the application process and to facilitate their performance of essential job functions throughout their employment.

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