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
• Competitve Base (80-120k)
• 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.)