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Paralegal II - Labor & Employment

$41 - $60 / hour
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Posted Dec 05
Full Time
HybridLos Angeles, California

Labor & Employment Paralegal II Position Type: Full Time Non-exempt Hybrid Flexible (work in the office for 1 - 3 days, as needed, on a flexible schedule.)

Location: Los Angeles Residency Requirements: Washington D.C. : For all positions based in the Washington, D.C. office, residency within Washington D.C., Maryland or Virginia and within a reasonable commutable distance to the assigned office is required depending on the firm's discretion and the nature of the role. Los Angeles and San Francisco Offices : For all positions based in the Los Angeles and San Francisco offices, residency within the state of California and within a reasonable commutable distance to the assigned office is required depending on the firm's discretion and the nature of the role.

Salary Range: $41.38/hour - $60.05/hour ($80,691.00 - $117,100.00 annually) * * The salary range is the one that Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP reasonably expects to pay for this position. The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant’s wage in the event of hire. The posted range is only one component of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP’s Total Rewards package.

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Step into the Spotlight as a Paralegal II in Labor & Employment!

Dive into the heart of legal action with our prestigious Firm as a Paralegal II specializing in Labor and Employment (L&E). This is your chance to work alongside some of the sharpest legal minds, supporting a spectrum of litigation matters that make a difference. Your role will be crucial in steering cases within the L&E practice group towards success. Join us and become a pillar of support for our Firm’s operations, contributing to a team that values your expertise and dedication. If you are eager to make an impact and grow within a vibrant legal community, we want to hear from you. __ Job Functions & Responsibilities

  • Assist with preparation of complex legal documents, discovery, analysis of wage and hour records and creation of damages analyses, deadline management, mid-level legal research activities, trial preparation, and other tasks related to the Labor & Employment practice area.

  • Conduct cite-checks on both federal and state court filings, including substantive proofing and editorial content review.

  • Conduct calendaring and docketing legal analysis including maintaining an active and accurate secondary calendar for case teams.

  • Review and process subpoenas, including compilation of personnel data/records and communication with requesting parties as needed.

  • Provide motion and deposition support including preparation of shell documents, deposition notices, subpoenas, and declarations. Will also manage transcript databases, exhibits, witness interviews, and filings.

  • Support trial lead by responding to direction and exhibiting ownership over deliverables prepared in support of overall trial objectives.

  • Implement post-matter closing instructions including:

- Compliance with litigation holds. - Compliance with document destruction policies. - Compliance with protective order provisions. - Preparation of cost bills (Bill of Costs) for recoverable fees and costs.


Tools

  • MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Westlaw, Lexis, Relativity, RingCentral, FileSite, iTimekeep or other related billing tool, Case Notebook, or comparable software application

Minimum Job Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Paralegal Certification (California Business and Professional Code Sect. 6450 compliant).
  • 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency with typical legal support software: Westlaw, Lexis, Relativity, iTimekeep, Case Notebook or other similar billing and case management tools.
  • MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively to support workflows as appropriate.
  • Ability to follow direction on requests from letterhead attorneys and then execute on assigned tasks.
  • Strong cite-checking skills and the ability to produce accurate and timely results. California Style Manual required.

Why Choose Munger Tolles?

  • Precedent-Setting Cases : Clients turn to us for groundbreaking cases that demand creative thinking.
  • Resourceful Deployment : When the stakes are high, we can mobilize an “army of trial lawyers”.
  • High-Profile Representation : We represent major entities such as Bank of America, Edison International, Oaktree Capital Management, PG&E, and Berkshire Hathaway.

Our Exceptional Attorneys:

  • Clerkship Experience : Nearly 75% of our lawyers and over 80% of our litigators have clerked for federal or state judges.
  • Diverse Backgrounds : Our attorneys bring additional dimensions to client service. Some honed their skills as assistant U.S. attorneys, while others hold advanced degrees in fields like physics, engineering, and medicine.

The Paralegal II _role is an amazing opportunity available on our team of professionals at Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP! We offer competitive pay, benefits and an opportunity to make an impact in today’s world. _

For full details of the position and for information on other job opportunities, please visit our website at www.mto.com

---------- About Munger, Tolles & Olson Munger, Tolles & Olson has topped The American Lawyer’s A-List a record eleven times, and maintains the highest average A-List ranking in the history of the award. We strive to hire only the most qualified and creative lawyers. We believe that clerkships provide valuable experience. In this regard, nearly 75% of our lawyers and over 80% of our litigators served as law clerks to federal or state judges and sixteen attorneys were clerks to U.S. Supreme Court Justices. We recruit and retain the best professional talent to support our Attorneys with a focus on service and excellence. We have a full spectrum of functional positions including Information Technology, Information Security, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal Support, and Marketing. ---------- MTO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles (for example, braids, locks, and twists), color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, marital or domestic partner status, parental or family care status, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability or medical condition, genetic characteristic, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. It is the policy of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP to prohibit discrimination, unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment), and retaliation. This commitment prohibits such conduct by any individual involved in MTO’s operations and by anyone doing business with or on behalf of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP. ------------- Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP (MTO) does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd parties or agencies. Any unsolicited resumes and profiles received from 3rd parties or agencies will be considered property of MTO and no fees will be due or paid. If you wish to become an approved Agency with MTO, please contact a member of the MTO Talent Acquisition Team.