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Job Title: Labor and Employment Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary: This W Law is a small expanding law firm that seeks a bilingual (English and Spanish) labor and employment law litigation Paralegal for a full-time 9am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday, in the office position. This not a remote or hybrid position.

W Law exclusively represents employees in labor and employment law litigation cases against their current and former employers, with a strong emphasis on fighting wage theft by pursuing wage and hour lawsuits.

The right fit is a San Diego County resident who brings kindness, cooperation, and professionalism to work. W Law values its employees and work life flexibility. But the Paralegal must be available to work overtime as needed, particularly when cases are in trial. The ideal candidate will have at least an associate degree and completed an ABA approved paralegal education program. The ideal candidate also must have at least 3 years of law firm experience in labor and employment law. The candidate must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Work in the office, never remotely
• Draft and respond to discovery
• Draft, file, and serve legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Conduct legal research on Westlaw
• Organize and manage case files
• Assist with case management and trial preparation
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other attorneys
• Answer and screen calls
• Manage case intake and interview potential clients
• Schedule meetings and maintain attorney calendars
• Assist with internet, website, and social media content
• Process mail and packages, print, and scan documents
• Drive to courthouses, post offices, banks, etc. for pick up and drop off tasks

Requirements:

• ABA approved paralegal education program completion (ABA approved paralegal certificate or ABA approved paralegal associate degree)
• Associate degree minimum education attainment
• 3 years minimum of law firm paralegal experience in labor and employment law
• Valid driver's license
• Strong reading comprehension, writing skills, and computer skills
• Type speed at least 50 words per minute
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Westlaw, and Clio applications and software
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred
• The essential functions of the job require standing, walking, and sitting for long periods; lifting up to 25 pounds; and seeing, speaking, and hearing

Compensation:

· $28 per hour

· Health, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO benefits after 90 days

Please reply to this post with your resume, references, cover letter, and a copy of your ABA approved paralegal education program degree, certificate, or transcripts. Do not apply if you cannot submit proof that you completed an ABA approved paralegal education program.