What are the responsibilities and job description for the Settlement Paralegal - Wage & Hour Class Action position at Wilshire Law Firm?
Settlement Paralegal - Wage & Hour Class ActionWilshire Law Firm is a distinguished, award-winning legal practice with over 18 years of experience, specializing in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action lawsuits. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Excellence and Justice and are united in our commitment to achieve the best outcome for our clients.You will work with a team of dynamic, collaborative, and client-focused professionals who are committed to delivering on our founding core values: Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity.The OpportunityParalegals on our Employment Wage & Hour Settlement Team support attorneys and partners in finalizing class, PAGA, and individual wage-and-hour settlements. This role manages a high volume of settlement workflows and requires strong organization, resourcefulness, and meticulous attention to detail. Experience in employment law and/or settlement administration is highly desirable. Accountable forPrepare, 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 Firms 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.Qualifications3 years of Paralegal experience in Labor & Employment, Wage & Hour, or class/PAGA matters.Experience assisting with settlement agreements, MOUs, and settlement-approval filings strongly preferred.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.Spanish fluency and proficiency with Microsoft 365 strongly preferred.Bachelors degree a plus.Compensation Hourly position $36.00 - $55.00hourly depending on experience.BenefitsPaid time off and paid holidaysOpportunities for growth and advancementTeam outings and sponsored eventsEmployee referral bonus programsFirm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgradesFirm-paid Life and AD&D insuranceLow-cost Dental and Vision plans401kFSA (Flexible Spending Account)EAP (Employee Assistance Program)Pet InsuranceStrive for Excellence. Fight for Justice. Foster Unity.Wilshire Law Firm celebrates being an equal employment opportunity provider to all people in accordance with all applicable laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities during the application process and to facilitate their performance of essential job functions throughout their employment.Join Wilshire Law FirmLos Angeles, Irvine, San Diego, Oakland, Sacramento, Riverside, Torrance
Salary : $36 - $55
