Job Description
Job Description
A plaintiff-side employment law firm based in El Segundo is seeking a full-time Paralegal to join its growing litigation team. The firm handles wage and hour class actions and individual employment matters.
Position Overview:
The Paralegal will provide vital support to attorneys through all phases of litigation. This role requires drafting and filing legal documents, managing deadlines, coordinating court appearances, and maintaining client and case files. The ideal candidate is fluent in Spanish, has 2-5 years of relevant experience, and thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
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File and serve legal documents in state and federal courts
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Assist in drafting pleadings and discovery
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Schedule depositions, court appearances, and court reporters
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Manage case deadlines and maintain internal calendars
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Prepare hearing binders and litigation materials
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Communicate with clients and provide routine updates
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Maintain and organize case and client files
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Provide Spanish-English interpretation for client communications
Qualifications:
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Fully bilingual in Spanish and English (required)
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Associate's or bachelor's degree (required)
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Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program (preferred)
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Minimum 2 years of paralegal experience (required)
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Experience in employment law and/or wage and hour litigation (preferred)