Paralegal Litigation Labor and Employment

Location: Santa Monica, CA

- In Office Role

Pay Range: $50 - $60/hr+ (Based on Experience)

Responsibilities Include:

- Manage and support a complex litigation caseload from inception through trial, with minimal attorney oversight required for day-to-day execution

- Supervise and direct one to two legal assistants, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring quality and deadlines are met

- Serve as a primary point of contact for Spanish-speaking clients, conducting communications professionally and accurately in both English and Spanish

- Manage an extremely high-volume and deadline-sensitive calendar, including court deadlines, statutes of limitations, deposition scheduling, hearings, and filing deadlines across multiple matters

- Coordinate and execute all aspects of court filings in California state and federal courts, including e-filing, physical service, and proof of service preparation

- Oversee service of process, court filings, and discovery requests; ensure timely and proper service in compliance with applicable rules

- Organize and maintain case files, documents, and databases; manage document review and productions

- Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, process servers, court reporters, and vendors

- Support attorneys in deposition and hearing preparation, including compiling exhibits and witness materials

- Identify and flag potential case issues proactively; anticipate attorney needs before being asked

Required Qualifications:

- Minimum 5 years of experience as a paralegal in complex civil litigation in California, with plaintiff-side employment litigation experience strongly preferred

- Full professional bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required; this is a non-negotiable requirement

- Demonstrated experience managing legal assistants or support staff

- Expert-level knowledge of California state and federal court rules, local rules, and filing procedures, including e-filing systems (One Legal, PACER, CM/ECF, etc.)

- Proven ability to manage a high-volume, deadline-driven calendar across multiple concurrent matters with competing priorities

- Experience handling all phases of litigation: filing, service, discovery, deposition logistics, and motions

- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel

- Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of performing independently with minimal training or supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

- ABA-approved paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree in a related field

- Experience in wage and hour class actions, PAGA litigation, or FLSA collective actions

- Familiarity with class action administration, mass client communications, and multi-plaintiff case management

- Experience working in a contingency fee litigation environment