Litigation Paralegal

Position Summary:

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP seeks a full-time Employment Litigation Paralegal to primarily assist attorneys based in Constangy’s Los Angeles, California office. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in employment litigation preferably Labor & Employment and be familiar with the rules of practice in federal district court and California Superior Court. The candidate must have knowledge of California discovery and experience with pre-trial discovery, and trial civil procedure.  We would also like the candidate to have familiarity with trial software packages and experience as a paralegal in at least five trials, arbitration hearing, or administrative evidentiary hearing.  The ideal candidate must be an independent thinker, detail-oriented, able to prioritize and manage time efficiently, able to multi-task and work with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills are required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Serve as legal team liaison to client representatives, third parties, and outside counsel to effectively manage flow and accuracy of information in employment litigation-related matters

· Assist attorneys in managing cases in multiple jurisdictions, including scheduling and calendaring court deadlines, hearings, depositions, internal deadlines, and discovery events

· Draft and revise responses to subpoenas, requests for production, interrogatories, and other discovery requests in collaboration with attorneys and other team members

· Provide support to and communicate with in-house counsel regarding administrative charges, litigation matters, and discovery requests

· Organize, maintain and supervise document collection for various matters, including the collection, review, and production of electronically stored information (ESI)

· Create, disseminate and manage litigation holds

· Conduct legal research on various labor and employment issues as assigned

· Professionally communicate with clients, opposing counsel, vendors, and firm personnel

· Consistently complete assigned tasks when expected. Able to juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a      professional demeanor

Skills & Qualifications:

· BA degree or equivalent – ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate, preferred

· At least 5 years of experience, preferably in labor and employment law, ideally at a medium-to-large firm that primarily represents employers or business clients

· Experience in all phases of the civil litigation process, particularly discovery and motion practice

· Knowledge of federal and state court rules, preferably those of the U.S. District Court

· Experience preparing for and assisting in trials, arbitrations, or other evidentiary hearings

· Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Westlaw; receptiveness to training in other software platforms including e-discovery tools

Qualities Ideal Candidates will have:

· Ability to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects for several attorneys

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· A commitment to the utmost professionalism and accuracy in written work product

· Exceptionally well organized and detail-oriented

· Adaptable to changing priorities; flexible

· Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with all levels of firm personnel, clients, other counsel and vendors

· Ability to troubleshoot issues and create solutions

Culture:

• Open-door work environments promoting collaboration and mentorship
• Firm Rankings & Accolades: https://bit.ly/2xff44g

 *Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays including Juneteenth
• Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Teladoc coverage for remote medical care
• Group Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with % Match and a Profit-Sharing Plan
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• And more

*These benefits are subject to change  

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

This position is NOT open to receiving candidates from recruiters.  

The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $115,000.

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This position is NOT open to receiving candidates from recruiters.