Litigation Paralegal (Employment Law)

Description

 Omega Law Group is a prestigious employment law firm serving California. Our dedicated team is known for delivering exceptional service and winning results for our clients. Through innovation, compassion, and expertise, we have gained a reputation as one of the leading law firms in personal injury and employment law. To learn more, please visit our website: www.omegalaw.com.

Position Overview:

The Employment Litigation Paralegal plays a critical role in supporting the Employment Law Department. As the ideal candidate, you should be a proactive individual possessing exemplary research capabilities, organizational acumen, legal drafting proficiency, and exceptional communication skills.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, empathetic, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities:

• Filing legal documents with state court, federal court, and arbitration providers
• Handling service of pleadings, discovery, motions etc.
• Reserving and scheduling motions with the court, depositions and court reporters with deposition providers, mediations and mandatory settlement conferences
• Calendaring all applicable deadlines according to CCP and FRCP
• Calendaring all hearing dates, depositions, client meetings/calls, calls/meetings with opposing counsel and maintaining the attorneys’ schedule
• Tracking local rules and procedures for hearings and motion practice on each case
• Drafting standard litigation shells such as written discovery responses and requests, initial disclosures, deposition notices and objections, declarations, motion shells
• Saving all case related documents and information on the client’s internal file

Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Understanding of legal language, principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes
• Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating within a team environment.
• Professional and empathetic client service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and case management software.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and department needs.
• Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree preferred.

· Paralegal Certificate

· Minimum 3 years experience (preferred)

Compensation:

$25 to $45 per hour

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan available
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Free onsite parking

We are an equal opportunity employer and offer competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities for growth.