Entry Level Civil Rights Paralegal Jobs in Oxnard, CA

• Litigation Veteran: You have 2+ years of experience in litigation (Employment Law or Plaintiff-side Personal Injury preferred). You know the California Code of Civil Procedure like the back of your hand.
• Tech Enthusiast: You aren't afraid of using technology and AI; you're excited by it. You’re proficient in Word, Excel, and Case Management Software (CMS), and you pick up new tools quickly.
• Effective Organizer: You thrive when the "To-Do" list is long. You can pivot between drafting discovery and updating a client without breaking your stride.
• Self-Starter: You don’t wait for a reminder. You see a deadline approaching in three weeks, and you’re prepping the file today.

$25 - $35 hourly

• Filing & Docketing: Manage a heavy volume of litigation filings, ensuring every deadline is calendared with 100% accuracy.
• Litigation Lifecycle Management: Drive cases from initial filing through discovery and trial prep. You’ll oversee "the machine" to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work directly with attorneys to determine the most cost-effective and aggressive paths to victory for clients.
• Tech-Forward Operations: Utilize our case management systems (and help implement our new AI tools) to maintain flawless electronic files and automated reminders.
• Client Advocacy: Act as a professional, empathetic point of contact for clients navigating complex employment disputes.

• Experience: Professional case management or paralegal experience in a fast-paced law firm environment (employment law, or other plaintiff-side work, such as personal injury, preferred), or as a personal injury case manager, or related jobs such as legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal, at a non-profit, law firm, or human services agency
• Skills: Strong legal drafting and research capabilities are critical. Effective organizational and communication skills, both written and oral, are a must.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; Paralegal Certification is a significant plus.
• Mindset: A desire to learn and understand California Employment Law and grow into a leadership role as the firm scales.

JS Abrams Law is an AV-rated, rapidly growing boutique litigation firm dedicated to fighting for employee rights across California. We handle high-stakes employment matters—including FEHA discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage & hour class actions, and PAGA claims. We invest heavily in cutting-edge legal technology to streamline workflows, allowing our attorneys to focus on high-value litigation strategy.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + lucrative bonus structure tied to case resolutions and performance

• Full health benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)

• 401(k) with firm matching contribution

• Coverage of California Bar dues, mandatory CLEs, and malpractice insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid firm holidays

• Structured mentorship and clear paths for partnership/career advancement