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Position Summary Our Los Angeles, CA office has an opportunity for an experienced paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice. The paralegal researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. The paralegal also independently researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, and appeals for review and approval.
Essential Functions
Researches law, investigates facts, and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters.
Summarizes complex legal documents.
Organizes and indexes case files.
Determines and schedules deadlines.
Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation with little or no supervision.
Files pleadings with court clerk.
Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations, and complaints.
Drafts a variety of legal documents.
Prepares affidavits and maintains document files.
Prepares for mediations and trials.
Assists attorneys at trial.
Assists attorneys in preparation for depositions.
Communicates with witnesses and experts.
Schedules matters.
Enters billing and expense data into firm system in a timely manner.
Requirements
Paralegal certification or degree from an accredited college or university.
6+ years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice.
Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Lexis‑Nexis and WestLaw; LiveNote, Concordance, CaseMap, docketing, document management system, expense and billing systems.
Benefits In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $88,000 and $132,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job‑related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the following benefits:
Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave.
Health, Life, Dental & Vision insurance, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts.
Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program.
Contact Information If you have questions, please e‑mail Katherine Manus at
katherine.manus@ogletree.com
with the subject line “Paralegal – LA.” Applications submitted via e‑mail will not be considered.
Firm Overview Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in a broad range of employment‑related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. The firm has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession and all workplace environments.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Litigation Paralegal
role at
Ogletree Deakins
Position Summary Our Los Angeles, CA office has an opportunity for an experienced paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice. The paralegal researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. The paralegal also independently researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, and appeals for review and approval.
Essential Functions
Researches law, investigates facts, and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters.
Summarizes complex legal documents.
Organizes and indexes case files.
Determines and schedules deadlines.
Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation with little or no supervision.
Files pleadings with court clerk.
Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations, and complaints.
Drafts a variety of legal documents.
Prepares affidavits and maintains document files.
Prepares for mediations and trials.
Assists attorneys at trial.
Assists attorneys in preparation for depositions.
Communicates with witnesses and experts.
Schedules matters.
Enters billing and expense data into firm system in a timely manner.
Requirements
Paralegal certification or degree from an accredited college or university.
6+ years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice.
Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Lexis‑Nexis and WestLaw; LiveNote, Concordance, CaseMap, docketing, document management system, expense and billing systems.
Benefits In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $88,000 and $132,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job‑related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the following benefits:
Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave.
Health, Life, Dental & Vision insurance, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts.
Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program.
Contact Information If you have questions, please e‑mail Katherine Manus at
katherine.manus@ogletree.com
with the subject line “Paralegal – LA.” Applications submitted via e‑mail will not be considered.
Firm Overview Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in a broad range of employment‑related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. The firm has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession and all workplace environments.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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