What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Law Paralegal position at Equivity, Inc.?
Equivity is seeking an experienced Employment Law Paralegal with a strong background in litigation support to assist attorneys handling active employment law matters, with a particular focus on California-based cases.
This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in employment litigation who is comfortable supporting cases from intake through trial preparation and can work efficiently across multiple active matters in a fast-paced environment.
In this role, you will work as part of a dedicated, long-term team of legal professionals, partnering directly with attorneys while being fully supported by Equivity’s internal operations and leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence in employment law matter
- Prepare, manage, and file court documents in accordance with applicable court rules and procedures
- Handle all aspects of discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests and organizing productions
- Prepare pre-trial documents, including exhibit lists, witness lists, trial binders, and exhibit books
- Assist with trial preparation and provide support during trial, including potential in-court assistance
- Manage case calendars, deadlines, and filings to ensure compliance with procedural requirements
- Conduct legal research and assist with motion drafting and case strategy support
- Prepare deposition outlines and summarize deposition transcripts
- Review and organize case files, including employment records and other case-related documentation
- Format and finalize documents in accordance with court requirements and attorney preferences
- Utilize platforms such as Clio or similar case management systems for document and case organization
- Support client intake, initial case assessments, and ongoing client communications
- Perform administrative support tasks, including document formatting, PDF manipulation, and maintaining organized digital files
About You
- Minimum 3 years of employment law litigation experience
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Experience supporting California employment law matters strongly preferred
- Experience with employment-related claims such as discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, or retaliation
- Strong experience supporting cases through the full litigation lifecycle, including trial preparation
- Minimum availability of 20 hours/week
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Experience with Clio or similar systems is a plus
- Availability during standard business hours (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
- Windows-based computer preferred
- Availability and responsiveness within 1 hour during standard business hours (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Equivity, you are part of a dedicated, internally managed team of legal professionals—not a temporary placement. We provide ongoing work with established attorneys while maintaining the flexibility of remote work. You’ll be supported by an experienced operations team and work in a collaborative, professional environment that values quality and long-term relationships.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid sick time and employee discounts
- Quarterly performance bonuses
- Reimbursement of certain expenses
- Professional development and advancement opportunities Supportive and inclusive remote work culture
About Equivity
Equivity provides virtual paralegal, administrative, reception, staffing and marketing services to attorneys and businesses nationwide. Our team works remotely while maintaining a collaborative, professional environment built on long-term support, consistency, and client success.
To apply, visit www.equivityva.com.
Equivity is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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