Litigation/Legal Assistant
About the position We are actively seeking a high-energy and experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our San Francisco team. A collaborative and flexible work environment necessitates the ability to adapt to multiple roles in small office, have attention to detail, and the ability to get along and work well with a fun and diverse team. The Legal Assistant will provide support to 3 attorneys desks. This position reports to the Director of Legal Operations and Office Managing Partner. This is a full-time position, working in the office 5 days a week; hybrid schedule available after initial training period. Days and hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 45 minute or one hour unpaid lunch period. For 30+ years, CDF has distinguished itself as one of the top employment, labor, and business immigration firms in California, representing employers in single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits, and advising employers on related legal compliance and risk avoidance with offices strategically located throughout the state. CDF is proud to have been listed in Law360's Annual Diversity Report for multiple years in a row as one of "Best Law Firms for Women and Minority Attorneys" in firms of similar size. We are fully committed to supporting and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession, and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm.
Responsibilities
- travel arrangements
- expense reports
- entering attorney timesheets
- other administrative type duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must have 5+ years of experience as a Litigation/Legal Assistant in a litigation environment. Labor and employment experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate.
- Must have experience in calendaring, researching court rules/local rules/judge's rules, and ability to cross-check calendaring using software such as eDockets, Milana or Compulaw.
- Must have experience with eFiling in both State and Federal courts; including but not limited to creating tables of authority, bookmarking exhibits, redacting and Bates stamping.
- Position requires critical thinking skills, attention to detail, proof-reading skills, and ability to multi-task.
- Must be proficient in MS Office 365 Programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college coursework is preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Labor and employment experience
Benefits
- Competitive pay and incentives
- Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending
- Firm paid benefits: EAP, Telemedicine, life insurance, STD, and LTD
- 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off and paid parental leave program
- Fun events and firm perks
- Business casual dress
- Annual Holiday event and more!
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