The Opportunity Our Employment Litigation team is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys and partners handling complex plaintiff-side employment matters, including Wage & Hour Class Actions and individual employment litigation. This role manages a high-volume caseload and requires a resourceful, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Experience at a plaintiff-side employment law firm is highly preferred.

What You'll Do

• Prepare correspondence, pleadings, motions, and all forms of discovery.
• Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy and clarity.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support active litigation.
• Maintain case files within the Firm's document and case management systems.
• Assist with hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, and litigation projects.
• Communicate with clients and provide exceptional support throughout the litigation process.
• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and the legal team.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm focused on Wage & Hour Class Actions and single plaintiff employment litigation in Oregon and Washington
• Experience Washington (WLAD, MWA, FLSA) and/or Oregon (ORS Chapter 659A, BOLI, FLSA) state and federal employment statutes.
• Strong experience with e-filing in State and Federal Courts; appellate and administrative agency filing experience is a plus.
• Experience propounding and responding to discovery, calendaring hearings and court deadlines, and assisting with mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong proofreading and document review abilities.

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