Legal Assistant - Employment Single Action
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Job Description
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 Single Action (wrongful term harassment discrimination etc.) practice work closely with attorneys and partners in our Employment Single Action groups. 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
- Support our attorneys in all phases of litigation
- Assist in drafting pleadings and complaints
- Manage and calendar court deadlines
- Propound and respond to discovery
- Maintain organized case files
- Typing 40wpm
Qualifications
- At least three years of experience as a Legal Assistant focused on employment litigation.
- Working knowledge of employment law and state and federal filing
- Knowledge of e-Filing and California rules
- Ability to draft edit and finalize pleadings motions and other legal documents
- Trial preparation experience helpful
- Ability to act independently and in a team-based environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Comfortable working in a paperless work environment
- Type at least 40 wpm
Compensation
- $25.00 - $40.00 per hour depending on experience
Benefits
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Team outings and sponsored events
- Employee referral bonus programs
- Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades
- Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Low-cost Dental and Vision plans
- 401k
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Pet Insurance
Strive for Excellence. Fight for Justice. Foster Unity.
Los Angeles Irvine San Diego Oakland Sacramento
Employment Type
Full-time
