Description

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Paralegal for our Employment Wage & Hour Settlement Team to support attorneys and partners in finalizing class action wage & hour settlements. This role manages a high volume of settlement workflows and requires strong organization, resourcefulness, and meticulous attention to detail. Experience in employment law and/or settlement administration is highly desirable.

Accountable for

• Prepare, proofread, and edit settlement-related correspondence, letters, pleadings, and discovery documents.
• Assist in drafting and formatting MOUs and long-form settlement agreements under attorney supervision.
• Support attorneys in preparing motions for preliminary and final approval in class and PAGA settlements.
• Draft declarations and gather supporting evidence for settlement approval filings.
• Coordinate with clients to collect required settlement information and documentation.
• Communicate with third-party settlement administrators and assist with reviewing and finalizing settlement administration reports.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for settlement and Wage & Hour matters.
• Maintain case files and organize settlement documents within the Firm’s case/document management system.
• Assist with hearing, mediation, and arbitration preparation as required.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and project workflows within the Settlement Department.
• Provide general administrative and organizational support to the Settlement Team.

Compensation 

• Hourly position $36 - $55 hourly depending on experience.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Team outings and sponsored events
• Employee referral bonus programs
• Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades
• Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Low-cost Dental and Vision plans
• 401k
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Pet Insurance 

Requirements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Paralegal experience in Labor & Employment, Wage & Hour, or class/PAGA matters.
• Experience assisting with settlement agreements, MOUs, and settlement-approval filings strongly preferred.
• Well-versed in e-filing in State and Federal courts and administrative agencies.
• Experience with propounding/responding to discovery, calendaring deadlines, and supporting mediation/arbitration preparation.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Strong organization and time-management ability, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient with legal research platforms (LexisNexis, Westlaw, or similar).
• Experience with Litify or similar case/document management systems.
• Spanish fluency and proficiency with Microsoft 365 strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree a plus.