Litigation Paralegal

Career Consulting Partners has partnered with an established plaintiff firm that has been in business for over 15 years. We are seeking a highly skilled Employment Paralegal with extensive experience in litigation to join our team. This role will focus primarily on supporting attorneys in all aspects of litigation within the employment law practice.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Will provide essential support in managing employment claims, including but not limited to Medical/Disability Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment, and Retaliation.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist attorneys in managing cases from pre-litigation through settlement.
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare case-related documents, including pleadings, discovery responses, and correspondence.
• Coordinate and manage document production, including reviewing and organizing evidence for use in depositions, trials, and hearings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.
• Maintain and manage case files using advanced legal software, including CompuLaw, NetDocuments, and Clio.
• Assist in trial preparation, including creating trial binders and coordinating witness schedules.
• Manage deadlines and ensure compliance with California Civil Procedure and Local Court Rules.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of paralegal experience with a focus on employment litigation.
• Strong understanding of California labor and employment law, including FEHA claims, wage and hour disputes, and labor code violations.
• Proven ability to handle high-volume caseloads with precision and efficiency.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Advanced proficiency with legal technology and case management systems.
• Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program is preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Salary/Compensation: $35 hr - $50 hr
• Competitive PTO package
• Paid holidays
• Team outings and sponsored events.
• 401K Matching
• Company-paid medical insurance.
• Paid dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Free Parking

FIRM INSIGHT:

• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Firm practices Plaintiff Personal Injury and Employment Law
• Medium Sized Boutique firm with 25 - 35 Employees
• The firm handles cases in California State Courts and Federal Courts of the Central, Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of California.

LOCATION:

• Glendale, California (91202)
• Near Glenoaks and Brand Blvds.

***Please note that we at Career Consulting Partners will be sure to keep your information private. We will not submit you or your information to any firm without your consent. Once we have received your resume/application we will reach out to you and review the firm(s) before we move forward***