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Barnes & ThornburgPosted 2 weeks ago

Litigation Paralegal (Labor & Employment)

$80,000–$160,000 year

On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States

Full TimeBachelors DegreeLarge

Job Summary

Provide comprehensive support to attorneys throughout all phases of labor and employment litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, hearings, arbitrations, and trial. Prepare, organize, and file documents with federal and state courts and administrative agencies via PACER/ECF. Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, correspondence, discovery requests, and subpoenas, while finalizing briefs with cite-checking and formatting. Manage case files, calendars, and litigation deadlines to ensure compliance with court rules. Coordinate document collection, review, and production, maintaining databases to track discovery materials. Support proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board and assist with arbitration-related matters, including researching panels and preparing witness binders. Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and third-party vendors. Perform other duties as assigned. This role joins Barnes & Thornburg's Labor & Employment Litigation team in Los Angeles.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Paralegal Certificate
  • 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience
  • Working knowledge of federal and state court filing procedures and rules
  • Experience supporting employment-related discovery
  • Strong research skills
  • Strong drafting skills
  • Strong document management skills
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Excellent organization abilities
  • Excellent time management abilities
  • Proven ability to manage multiple matters
  • Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in labor and employment law
  • Experience with class actions
  • Experience with PAGA matters
  • Experience with arbitration
  • Excel proficiency

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