Paralegal Bilingue
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Work Arrangement:
- 100% On-Site (Required)
Work Schedule Monday – Friday: 7:30 p. m. a 5:30 a. m. kenya Time
We are seeking an experienced Paralegal – Wage & Hour Class Action to support a high-volume Employment Litigation practice. This position provides critical litigation support to attorneys and legal teams handling complex Wage & Hour and Employment Law matters.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. Prior experience in Employment Law and Wage & Hour Class Action litigation is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare correspondence, pleadings, motions, letters, and discovery documents.
- Draft, review, proofread, and edit legal documents for accuracy, consistency, and clarity.
- Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support litigation matters.
- Maintain and organize case files within case management and document management systems.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Manage case calendars, legal deadlines, and litigation timelines.
- Coordinate and communicate with clients regarding case-related matters.
- Track and manage multiple active cases simultaneously.
- Support attorneys and legal teams with administrative and litigation-related tasks.
- Ensure all filings, documents, and case records are maintained accurately and timely.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Must be currently pursuing or have completed studies in Law, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or a related legal field.
Experience
- Minimum of 1.5 years of Paralegal experience (Preferably for the USA)
- Previous experience working within a law firm is mandatory.
- Experience supporting Labor & Employment and Wage & Hour matters is strongly preferred.
- Experience preparing and responding to discovery requests.
- Experience managing court calendars, hearings, deadlines, and litigation workflows.
- Experience supporting mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
- Experience with state and federal court e-filing processes.
- Experience supporting U.S.-based legal practices is highly preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken) is required.
- Excellent legal drafting, proofreading, and document review skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a high-volume environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
- Experience conducting legal research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, or similar research platforms.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
- Experience using Litify or similar legal case management systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Employment Law and Wage & Hour Class Action experience.
- Experience supporting U.S. litigation matters.
- Experience using Litify and Salesforce.
- Exposure to class action litigation and complex case management.
This role is ideal for legal professionals seeking to grow within a fast-paced litigation environment while