Paralegal II - Labor & Employment

Job Description

Position: Labor & Employment (Paralegal II)

Position Type: Full time

Non-exempt

Hybrid

Location: LA

Salary Range: $41.38/hr - $52.82/hr*

*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 applicants wage in the event of hire. The posted range is only one component of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLPs Total Rewards package.

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The Paralegal II working in a Labor and Employment (L&E) capacity is responsible for working with Firm attorneys, clients and professionals to support a wide range of litigation matters including primarily, those within the L&E practice group. The Paralegal II will typically perform billable tasks associated with case organization, discovery, trial preparation and trial/arbitration. The Paralegal II will provide guidance for case support professionals and organizational support on all Firm matters.

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.
• Ensure case organizational protocols are followed.
• Partner with case teams and other colleagues to address client needs.
• Provide on-site trial support (including out of state trials).
• Conduct cite checks on both federal and state court filings, including substantive proofreading and editorial content review.
• Conduct calendaring and docketing legal analysis including maintaining an active and accurate secondary calendar for case teams.
• Conduct legal research on a broad variety of topics.
• 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.
• Assist with discovery including:
  • Drafting shell written discovery and objections.
  • Participation in document collection processes and subsequent document reviews.
  • Production of privilege logs.
• Engage in fact development.
• Facilitate foreign language document translations.
• Coordinate and provide key support on appellate filings including preparation of appendices and management of final document submissions.
• 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.
• Actively participate in firm-sponsored trainings and strive to apply learned principles in ongoing work.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• High School Diploma required, Bachelors degree preferred.
• Paralegal Certification (California Business and Professional Code Sect. 6450 compliant).
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe tools.
• Proficiency with typical legal support software: Westlaw, Lexis, Relativity, iTimekeep, Case Notebook, or other similar billing and case management tools.
• 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 reasoning skills to conduct effective research to support assigned matters.
• Ability to interpret complex substantive facts and themes as related to assigned work.
• Ability to be flexible in work direction, and on assignments.
• Ability to draft common litigation forms and edit legal documents.
• Strong cite-checking skills and the ability to produce accurate and timely results.
• Ability to be available, as needed, to work extended hours, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, good judgment, and attention to detail with a team-centric focus.
• Ability to quickly respond to constantly changing instructions, particularly when under pressure at trial, and understand substantive case facts and themes to effectively support trial team.
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative in seeking work and managing caseload, consistently produce high quality work product, regularly check for errors and make corrections when necessary, take ownership of projects and complete assignments within the prescribed timeframe.
• Fluency in a foreign language is preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

Writing, typing, reading, speaking, hearing, seeing, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting up to 25 lbs

Working Conditions

Primary work will be in the office and on occasion be required to work at a trial site, a client office or other alternative work location.

Direct Reports

No direct reports but will be assisting letterhead with direction of workflow and resources in trial situations.

Competencies

• Communicates effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Being resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Drives results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Situational adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Interpersonal savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people

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 todays world.

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About Munger, Tolles & Olson

Munger, Tolles & Olson has been consistently ranked on The American Lawyers A-List since its inception in 2004, including seven years in the top spot. We strive to hire only the most qualified and creative lawyers. We believe that clerkships provide valuable experience. In this regard, about 80% of our attorneys 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.

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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 MTOs operations and by anyone doing business with or on behalf of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP.

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