Employment Paralegal
Antonyan Miranda LLP•San Diego, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Our employment team is seeking an experienced Employment Paralegal to join our growing team. This is a hands-on, high-responsibility role at the center of our client operations. You will manage employment cases from initial intake through resolution, working directly with clients, supervising attorneys, and opposing counsel.
Requirements
- Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program, qualifying degree + experience, or equivalent.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in plaintiff-side employment law
- Strong familiarity with California employment statutes
- Experience drafting discovery, and litigation documents
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
Nice To Haves
- Candidates who complete the Predictive Index (PI) assessment will receive priority consideration and expedited follow-up for interviews.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive client intake interviews to gather facts, documents, and case background
- Maintain ongoing communication with clients to provide updates, manage expectations, and answer procedural questions (under attorney supervision)
- Build and maintain trusted client relationships throughout the lifecycle of each matter
- Help attorneys incoming employment case leads and prepare preliminary case assessments for attorney review
- Organize and manage case files, timelines, key dates, and document repositories
- Track statutes of limitations, court deadlines, and agency filing deadlines (DFEH/CRD, EEOC, DLSE)
- Coordinate with expert witnesses, investigators, and co-counsel as needed
- Assisting with evaluating case documents, demand letters, and pre-litigation correspondence under attorney supervision
- Prepare and respond to written discovery (interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission)
- Organize, review, and summarize document productions and deposition transcripts
- Draft deposition notices, subpoenas, and other litigation documents
- Assist in preparing motions, briefs, and trial materials
- Maintain case management software and ensure accurate, up-to-date records
- Coordinate scheduling for depositions, hearings, mediations, and client meetings
- Assist with firm operations and workflow improvements as the practice grows
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision – 75% employer-paid for employee
- 401(k) with 4% Match – Invest in your future
- Paid Time Off – Because balance matters
- Disability & Life Insurance – Short- and long-term coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) – With qualifying plans
- Paid Parking – We've got you covered
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support for work and life
- Firm-Sponsored Networking & Events – Learn, connect, and grow
- Positive, Team-Oriented Culture – Celebrate wins and build a career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
