Paralegal, Employment Single Action (FEHA)

Summary

Wilshire Law Firm is a legal practice specializing in personal injury, employee rights, and consumer class action lawsuits. The Paralegal will support attorneys in single-plaintiff FEHA employment litigation by drafting discovery and legal documents, managing filings and deadlines, assisting with pre-trial preparation, and communicating with clients and legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Drafting discovery, propounding, and depo notices for attorney review
• Prepare substantive responses for Plaintiff and review Defendant’s responses
• Prepare TOC’s, TOA’s, and other documents for filing with the state and federal court
• Draft Meet & Confers, complaints, witness statements, correspondence and regular communication with clients, experts, and defense counsel in an effective and courteous manner
• Ownership of calendaring and scheduling deadlines, ensuring accuracy, and providing attorneys with 14, 7, and 3-day reminders for instructions
• Assist with pre-trial preparation, including drafting trial documents and preparing exhibits
• Communicate effectively with Partners and Associates

Skills

• At least 4 years of Paralegal experience in Employment Litigation for Single Plaintiff (FEHA), with strong knowledge of state and federal filing process and the California Code of Civil Procedure
• Familiarity with DFEH and EEOC claims process
• Experience drafting and propounding discovery, initial complaints, meet and confer responses, witness statements, disclosures, designation of experts, objections letters, etc
• Knowledge of e-Filing and California rules and deadlines for propounding, serving discovery, depo notices, entry of default, motions, MSC, TSC, etc
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and follow-up skills
• Type at least 40 wpm
• Experience in Federal procedure is a plus
• Litify and Milana experience or similar preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• At least 4 years of Paralegal experience in Employment Litigation for Single Plaintiff (FEHA), with strong knowledge of state and federal filing process and the California Code of Civil Procedure
• Familiarity with DFEH and EEOC claims process
• Experience drafting and propounding discovery, initial complaints, meet and confer responses, witness statements, disclosures, designation of experts, objections letters, etc
• Knowledge of e-Filing and California rules and deadlines for propounding, serving discovery, depo notices, entry of default, motions, MSC, TSC, etc
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and follow-up skills
• Type at least 40 wpm

Nice to Haves

• Experience in Federal procedure is a plus
• Litify and Milana experience or similar preferred

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Varied Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• FSA, EAP, Pet Insurance
• 401k
• This position can be remote. Hybrid is available at our offices in Downtown Los Angeles, Torrance, Irvine, or San Diego.