Paralegal - Labor & Employment

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be, is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Polsinelli, recognized as one of the best places to work in Los Angeles (https://labusinessjournal.com/business-journal-events/event-recaps/bptw2024recap/) is looking in the Los Angeles/Century City office for a Labor & Employment Paralegal with at least 3 years of experience to assist its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice Group.

Responsibilities:

• Draft routine legal documents.
• Manage multiple cases from start to trial.
• Collect documents from various sources.
• Collect, organize, analyze and summarize records.
• Assist with preparation of depositions, including gathering and organizing exhibits.
• Assist with depositions, mediation and trial preparation: assist with pretrial documents (deposition designations, exhibit and witness list, organize exhibits, files and other supporting documents.
• Assist during trial: manage exhibits, assist with witnesses and any other duties associated with trial.
• Experience with litigation software, including, but not limited to, Relativity, Trial Director and CaseMap.
• Conduct various document searches and factual research.

Skills:

• Three plus years' experience in labor and employment law.
• Experience in all phases of the litigation process.
• Experience with class actions and collective actions.
• Ability to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects for several attorneys.
• Ability to search database programs and assist with organizing, summarizing and/or categorizing documents.
• Experience preparing for trials and/or arbitrations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptionally well organized and detail oriented.
• Adaptable to changing priorities; flexible.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with all levels of firm personnel, clients, other counsel, and vendors.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and create solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Requirements:

• Paralegal Certificate (required) with bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in labor and employment law as a paralegal.

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Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $85,000 - $125,000, based on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)