Legal Assistant - Wage & Hour Class Action
Wilshire Law Firm is a distinguished award-winning legal practice with over 18 years of experience specializing in Personal Injury Employee Rights and Consumer Class Action lawsuits. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Excellence and Justice and are united in our commitment to achieve the best outcome for our clients.
You will work side by side on a team of dynamic collaborative and client-focused professionals who are committed to delivering on our founding core values: Excellence Teamwork and Integrity.
The Opportunity
Legal Assistants in our Employment practice work closely with attorneys and partners in our Wage & Hour Class Action (PAGA) group. We are looking for experienced assistants with proven experience managing and tracking a high volume of cases and ensuring deadlines and court dates are met. They also draft finalize and assemble notices and communicate case status to clients with additional duties based on experience.
Accountable for - Professionally communicate with clients experts courts and defense counsel
- Prepare documents for filing in both state and federal courts including pleadings motions complaints and other legal documents
- Manage and calendar court deadlines
- Propound and respond to discovery
- Maintain organized case files
- Support our attorneys in all phases of litigation
- Typing 40wpm
Qualifications - At least three years of experience as a Legal Assistant at an employment law firm
- Trial preparation experience helpful
- Working knowledge of employment law and state and federal filing
- Ability to act independently and in a team-based environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confident in a paperless work environment
- Knowledge of e-Filing and California rules
- Trial preparation experience strongly preferred.
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Type at least 40 wpm
Compensation - $52000-$85000 annually depending on experience.
Benefits - Paid time off and paid holidays
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Team outings and sponsored events
- Employee referral bonus program
- Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades
- Low-cost Dental and Vision plans
- Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance
- 401k
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Pet Insurance
Strive for Excellence. Fight for Justice. Foster Unity.
Wilshire Law Firm celebrates being an equal employment opportunity provider to all people in accordance with all applicable laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities during the application process and to facilitate their performance of essential job functions throughout their employment. Join Wilshire Law Firm
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