Paralegal in Employment Law ( Hybrid )

Our employment law firm, specializing in caregiver overtime claims, has an immediate opening for a temporary full-time paralegal with research clerk responsibilities. This position requires a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated individual with experience in litigation support, legal research, and administrative tasks. This position is primarily remote but may require in-person attendance in our office in Westlake Village on an as-needed basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, format, and type pleadings, including complaints, discovery, motions, and notices.
• Filing and service of court documents, discovery, motions and notices.
• Case Management and calendaring of deadlines, reminders and events in ClioAssist with client intake, asset searches, and initial case processing.
• Conduct electronic legal research, including Westlaw asset searches.
• Support paralegals with overflow work and case preparation.
• Draft and edit correspondence.
• Maintain case files and track deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with state court rules and procedures

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a litigation secretary or paralegal.
• Strong knowledge of state court rules and procedures.
• Proficiency in Clio, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
• Competency in electronic legal research, including Westlaw.
• Typing speed of at least 60 words per minute.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $40-$50/hour (based on experience and skills).
• A collaborative and team-focused work environment