Labor & Employment Litigation Paralegal

Weintraub Tobin•Sacramento, CA

1d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Weintraub Tobin is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Litigation Paralegal to join our Sacramento office in support of a dynamic team of L&E attorneys. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative environment while demonstrating a first-class commitment to client service. A hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote may be available after 90 days.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of complex litigation experience required, with an emphasis on business litigation and real estate litigation.
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program required; alternatively, qualifications meeting California Business and Professions Code §§ 6450–6456 may be considered.
Extensive experience with electronic legal database software, such as Relativity.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are required.
Proficiency in litigation software such as CaseMap, TextMap, Relativity, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Sanction or Trial Director.
Familiarity with iManage or a similar document management system.
Ability to manage multiple files and projects concurrently and to perform well under pressure.
Self-starter who works effectively both independently and collaboratively, while providing prompt support to attorneys.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with attorneys and legal professionals at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Trial experience strongly preferred, including exhibit and witness preparation, subpoena drafting, and courtroom support.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain internal case databases, including importing and exporting documents, locating files, running productions, analytics, and email threading, and conducting document review and coding.
Assist with PAGA/class action timecard/wage record analysis and damages calculations using Excel.
Conduct document searches using eDiscovery platforms and perform factual research utilizing Westlaw and online resources.
Manage all aspects of discovery, including organizing, reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing discovery materials; preparing and responding to discovery requests; and drafting subpoenas to third parties.
Assist attorneys in deposition preparation by gathering relevant documents and organizing exhibits.
Track and manage the progress of documents throughout litigation, including ordering transcripts and records from third-party entities and responding to requests from outside counsel.
Prepare for and attend trials and arbitrations, including organizing exhibits and supporting materials, coordinating trial logistics, and assisting attorneys in the courtroom.
Operate and manage electronic trial presentation software.
Demonstrate strong analytical and technical skills throughout all phases of litigation.
Assist with the preparation and filing of court documents in coordination with attorneys and legal secretaries.
Serve as a liaison between internal departments and outside vendors.