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Employment Law

  • Remote
    • Oakland, California, United States

Job description

Equivity is seeking an experienced Employment Law Paralegal with a strong background in litigation support to assist attorneys handling active employment law matters.

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 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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