Paralegal

Our Torrance CA office has an opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice. The Paralegal researches law investigates facts and prepares documents to assist attorneys. Independently researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes recorded judicial decisions legal articles treaties constitutions and legal codes to prepare legal documents such as briefs pleadings appeals for review approval and use by attorney.

• Researches law investigates facts and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters
• Summarizes complex legal documents
• Organizes and indexes case files
• Determines and calendars deadlines
• Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation with little or no supervision
• Files pleadings with court clerk
• Prepares reports correspondence declarations and complaints
• Drafts a variety of legal documents
• Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file
• Prepares for mediations and trials
• Assists Attorneys at trial
• Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions
• Communicates with witnesses and experts
• Scheduling
• Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner

• Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university
• 6 years of paralegal experience preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications including but not limited to Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook; Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw Live Note Concordance Case Map Docketing Document Management System expense and billing systems

Please note we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

In accordance with Californias amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162 the expected salary range for this California position is between $67000 and $125400. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience geographic location and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off Paid Sick Leave a 401(k) matching program Profit Sharing Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

If you have questions please e-mail Megan Becker at with Paralegal Torrance in the subject line. Please note applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms has named Ogletree Deakins a Law Firm of the Year for 14 consecutive the 2025 edition the publication named Ogletree Deakins its Law Firm of the Year in the Litigation Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe Canada and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.