Litigation Paralegal (Labor & Employment)

Barnes & Thornburg
Los Angeles
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 80,000 - 160,000 annuallyFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Organization","Time management","Legal research","Attention to detail"]

Support attorneys on all phases of labor and employment litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, arbitrations, and trial preparation. Prepare and file documents in federal/state courts and administrative agencies using systems such as PACER/ECF. Assist with wage-and-hour and discrimination-related matters, conduct legal research, draft and cite-check briefs, and manage case files, deadlines, exhibits, and discovery tracking.

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Litigation Paralegal (Labor & Employment)

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Job Summary

Support attorneys on all phases of labor and employment litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, arbitrations, and trial preparation. Prepare and file documents in federal/state courts and administrative agencies using systems such as PACER/ECF. Assist with wage-and-hour and discrimination-related matters, conduct legal research, draft and cite-check briefs, and manage case files, deadlines, exhibits, and discovery tracking.
Location: Los Angeles
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide comprehensive support to attorneys across all phases of labor and employment litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, arbitrations, and trial.
  • •Prepare, organize, and file court and agency documents, including through PACER/ECF.
  • •Assist with employment matters such as wage and hour claims, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and class/PAGA actions.
  • •Conduct legal research and assist with drafting pleadings, correspondence, discovery requests/responses, and subpoenas.
  • •Manage case files, calendars, deadlines, and discovery tracking databases/spreadsheets; prepare exhibits, witness binders, and related trial/arbitration/mediation materials.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 80,000 - 160,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
  • •5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in labor and employment law.
  • •Working knowledge of federal and state court filing procedures, including PACER/ECF.
  • •Experience supporting employment-related discovery, including personnel files, payroll records, and electronically stored information.
  • •Strong research, drafting, and document management skills.
Experience:5+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationOrganizationTime managementLegal researchAttention to detail
Tech Stack:PACER/ECFECFPACERExcel

Company Brief

Barnes & Thornburg
Barnes & Thornburg LLP is a national full-service law firm providing corporate, litigation, IP, labor, real estate, and regulatory legal services from 23 U.S. offices, serving clients across industries.
Industry: Legal Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Indianapolis, United States
Founded: 1982
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