Employment Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Litigation Paralegal

Paralegal - Employment Litigation (California Remote)

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Paralegal to join our employment litigation team supporting California matters in a fully remote capacity. The Paralegal will provide substantive litigation support to attorneys handling wage-and-hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other employment-related claims. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with California employment law and litigation procedures, strong drafting and discovery skills, and the ability to manage a busy caseload while maintaining excellent attention to detail and client communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day litigation support to attorneys handling California employment cases, including individual and class/representative matters.
• Draft and edit pleadings, motions, oppositions, declarations, briefs, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, and mediation briefs.
• Manage and respond to all phases of discovery: prepare written discovery, organize and review documents, code and produce documents, coordinate privilege logs, and assist with e-discovery tools.
• Prepare and maintain case files, timelines, calendars, and task lists; manage deadlines, court calendars, and e-filing in California state and federal courts.
• Assist with witness preparation, deposition notices and subpoenas; coordinate and support depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Conduct legal research and gather statutory and regulatory authority under California employment law (e.g., Labor Code, FEHA, PAGA), summarize findings for attorneys.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and experts; prepare cover letters, status reports, and billing entries.
• Coordinate with experts and consultants, compile exhibits, prepare demonstratives, and assist in trial preparation.
• Maintain accurate billing and timekeeping records, manage document management systems, and follow firm protocols for confidential client data and privilege.
• Contribute to practice development by identifying process improvements, templates, and training opportunities for the litigation team.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent coursework; bachelors degree preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of paralegal experience focused on employment litigation in California (state and/or federal courts).
• Demonstrated experience drafting motions, briefs, discovery, and mediation materials in employment matters.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law and procedures (Labor Code, FEHA, PAGA, wage-and-hour claims) and familiarity with local court rules and e-filing systems.
• Experience with discovery and e-discovery platforms, document review, privilege logs, and production standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong legal writing and proofreading abilities, and attention to detail.
• Proficient with legal research tools (Westlaw or Lexis), Microsoft Office suite, and case management/software (e.g., Clio, MyCase, Relativity, Logikcull).
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage competing deadlines, and collaborate effectively with attorneys and staff.
• Professionalism, discretion, and commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and ethical standards.

Benefits

• Competitive Base (85-120k)
• 10 PTO days accrued annually 
• 6 sick days per year 
• 10 paid holidays Firmwide Benefits 
• Firm covers 70% of medical insurance premiums
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year 
• $50 monthly internet reimbursement 
• $600 annual reimbursement for miscellaneous work-related expenses 
• Company-provided equipment (laptop, etc.)

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/01/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$85000 - $120000 USD per year