Title: Paralegal (Wage and Hour/Class Action)
Location: Emeryville, CA 94608
Salary: 80-130K
OT Eligible: Yes
Work Environment: 3 days in office (Tuesday Mandatory) / 2 days WFH
Hours per week: 40
Trial Experience: HIGHLY Preferred
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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.