Legal Assistant - Employment Wage & Hour Class Actions & PAGA

Wilshire Law Firm • San Diego, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning plaintiffs’ law firm with more than 18 years of experience representing individuals in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action matters. Our team is united by three core values: Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity. The Opportunity Join our Wage & Hour Class Action and PAGA team and help protect the rights of California workers. As a Legal Assistant, you will work closely with attorneys and partners throughout every phase of complex employment litigation. This role is ideal for an experienced legal professional who can manage a high-volume caseload, stay ahead of critical deadlines, and provide dependable support in fast-moving class and representative actions.

Requirements

• At least two years of Legal Assistant experience with an employment law firm
• Experience supporting Wage & Hour Class Action and PAGA matters
• Working knowledge of California employment law, court rules, and e-filing procedures
• Familiarity with state and federal court filings
• Strong calendaring, organizational, and case-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume, paperless environment
• Minimum typing speed of 40 WPM

Nice To Haves

• Trial preparation experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of Wage & Hour Class Action and PAGA litigation
• Calendar and track court dates, filing deadlines, and case milestones
• Prepare and finalize pleadings, motions, complaints, notices, and other documents for state and federal court filings
• Assist with propounding and responding to written discovery
• Communicate professionally with clients, experts, courts, and opposing counsel
• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date electronic case files
• Assist with trial preparation and other case-related projects as needed

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed