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Paralegal position located in Emeryville, CA. This is a
full-time, direct-hire position with a salary between 80-90K plus
OT and awesome benefits. If you’re not interested, please forward
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Title: Paralegal
Location: Emeryville, CA
Salary: 80-90K
OT Eligible: Yes
Work Environment: 3 days in office (Tuesday Mandatory) / 2 days
WFH
Hours per week: 40
Trial Experience: HIGHLY Preferred
MUST HAVE experience supporting class and collective actions AND
employment/wage and hour claims.
MUST KNOW at a confident, expert level how to run Tables of
Authorities, and research case law on Westlaw or Lexis Nexis.
Has been in the class action, employment sector for AT LEAST 3
years (not overall paralegal years).
Job Description:
Our client is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal
with substantial experience in supporting class and collective
actions as well as employment/wage and hour claims. The ideal
candidate will have a strong background in litigation support,
case management, and legal research, with a passion for
advocating for workers’ rights.
Key Responsibilities:
* Case Management:
* Assist attorneys in the preparation and management of class and
collective action lawsuits and employment/wage and hour claims.
* Prepare and organize case files, including pleadings, discovery
requests and responses, and court filings.
* Coordinate and communicate with clients, experts, and opposing
counsel.
* Monitor case deadlines and ensure timely submission of
documents and filings.
* Legal Research and Drafting:
* Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant statutes,
regulations, and case law.
* Draft legal documents, including complaints, motions, and
discovery requests.
* Prepare summaries of depositions, interrogatories, and other
discovery materials.
* Client and Witness Interaction:
* Conduct client interviews and gather pertinent information for
case preparation.
* Assist with the preparation and management of witness
interviews and depositions.
* Prepare clients and witnesses for court appearances and other
legal proceedings.
* Court and Filing Procedures:
* File documents with courts and administrative agencies,
ensuring compliance with procedural rules.
* Assist in the preparation of trial exhibits and witness lists.
* Support trial preparation and attend court hearings, as needed.
* Administrative Support:
* Maintain and update case management databases and electronic
filing systems.
* Prepare and track billing and expense reports related to case
work.
* Perform other administrative tasks as required by the
attorneys.
Qualifications:
* Education and Certification:
* Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal
Studies, or a related field.
* Paralegal certification (e.g., from NALA, NFPA, or similar)
preferred.
* Experience:
* Minimum of 3-5 years of paralegal experience, with specific
expertise in class and collective actions and employment/wage and
hour claims.
* Proven track record of supporting complex litigation and
managing multiple cases simultaneously.
