Wilshire Law Firm · 1 day ago
Settlement Paralegal - Wage & Hour Class Action
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$36/hr - $55/hr
3+ years expWilshire Law Firm is a distinguished legal practice specializing in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action lawsuits. The Settlement Paralegal will support attorneys in managing class, PAGA, and individual wage-and-hour settlements, requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
3+ years of Paralegal experience in Labor & Employment, Wage & Hour, or class/PAGA matters
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
Preferred
Experience assisting with settlement agreements, MOUs, and settlement-approval filings strongly preferred
Spanish fluency and proficiency with Microsoft 365 strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree a plus
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
Company
Wilshire Law Firm
Wilshire Law Firm is a accident and injury law.
501-1000 employees
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Jonathan Teller
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