Labor Employment Legal Assistant

Varner & Brandt LLP; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Vision insurance

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Varner & Brandt LLP in Riverside, CA is looking for a skilled Labor & Employment Legal Assistant with over 3 years of experience. The role involves supporting attorneys in various legal functions, including drafting documents and managing client files.

Competitive salary between $24 and $40 per hour based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package such as health, dental, and vision insurance, makes this opportunity appealing for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Labor & Employment Legal Assistant.
• Stable background, preferably in small to mid-size law firms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with daily business activities.
• Draft and review legal documents.
• Record and store client information.
• Prepare and format legal documents.
• Maintain client files in the document management system.
• Manage attorney calendars and deadlines.
• Coordinate meetings and travel arrangements.
• Assist with billing support and expense reimbursements.
• Review vendor invoices for payment.
• Provide backup support to attorneys as needed.

Skills

Labor & Employment law experience

Document management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Opportunity available in our downtown Riverside office for a Labor & Employment Legal Assistant with 3+ years Labor & Employment law experience. Excellent location in historic downtown Riverside with competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with their daily business activities
• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
• Record and store client information
• Prepare and format legal documents
• Maintain client files within the firm's document management system
• Manage attorney calendars, including deadlines, and meetings
• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangements
• Assist with time entry, billing support, and expense reimbursements
• Review vendor invoices and submit for payment
• Provide backup and overflow support to attorneys and staff as needed

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Labor & Employment Legal Assistant with 3+ years of experience
• Must have a stable background, preferably with small to mid-size law firms
• Familiarity with document management
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess strong attention to detail and deadlines and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• A high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and document management systems strongly preferred.

Only candidates with a minimum of 3 years of recent law firm experience will be considered.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience along with performance bonuses (Pay Range: $24–$40 per hour). Great benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, paid parking and a great working environment.