Paralegal, Labor & Employment and Immigration
Paralegal, Labor & Employment and Immigration El Segundo, CA (hybrid) 6+ Months Contract
Summary
Client is seeking an experienced Paralegal specializing in Labor & Employment and Immigration to support a fast-paced legal environment. This role requires strong depth in immigration and employment law, with the ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and confidently handle high-volume legal work. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about the legal field, with strong judgment and the ability to take ownership of assignments while supporting attorneys in employment and immigration matters.
Responsibilities
- Support Labor & Employment and Immigration legal matters under attorney supervision
- Manage and assist with immigration-related legal work, including employment-based immigration operations
- Handle high-volume legal tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain organization of casework and manage competing priorities effectively
- Assist attorneys with documentation, filings, and case preparation
- Communicate case status and updates as required
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of legal documentation and records
- Support ongoing legal operations and workflow needs within the team
Requirements
- Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved) or equivalent paralegal experience preferred
- Experience supporting employment/labor matters and/or immigration operations required
- Strong working knowledge of immigration and employment law (must be able to speak confidently to both)
- Ability to operate in a high-volume, fast-paced legal environment
- Strong judgment, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to work independently with strong ownership and initiative
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to clearly explain employment gaps if applicable
- Depth of experience in immigration and employment law preferred over generalist experience
Metasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status.