Late Shift Remote Legal Assistant

CDF Labor Law; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

EAP and Telemedicine

Life insurance, STD, LTD

401(k) and paid holidays

Paid time off and parental leave

Firm events and perks

Business casual dress

Job summary

CDF Labor Law LLP in California is seeking a seasoned Legal Assistant for the late shift to support our litigation team. This full-time, remote role involves handling case management from start to finish, with strong word processing and communication skills required.

Initially in-office for 30 days in Irvine, then remote five days a week, Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a litigation environment and proficiency with eFiling and calendaring.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Litigation/Legal Assistant in a litigation environment.
• Experience calendaring, researching court rules and cross-checking calendars with specialized software.
• Proficiency in eFiling in State and Federal courts; include tables of authority and Bates stamping.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases from start to conclusion and coordinate tasks for attorneys.
• Provide overflow support to all five offices and handle travel arrangements.
• Enter attorney timesheets and perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation support

Calendaring

MS Office 365

Multi-tasking

Proofreading

Education

High school diploma

Tools

eDockets

Milana

Compulaw

eFiling (State & Federal)

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Position: Late Shift Remote Legal Assistant

Job Summary:

CDF is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our support team.

This position represents a great opportunity for a detail-oriented person to be the point person on managing litigation cases for their attorneys from start to conclusion. The ideal candidate must possess exceptional word processing skills, have strong technical, written and verbal communication skills and be able to prioritize competing tasks with poise and professionalism. The Legal Assistant will provide overflow support to all five of offices. This position reports to the Director of Legal Operations and the Irvine Office Managing Partner.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, remote position - after an initial 30 days in-person at our Irvine office. Days and hours are Monday through Friday 11:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.

Qualifications:

• 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).
• Duties also include the following tasks: travel arrangements, expense reports, entering attorney timesheets, and other administrative type duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college coursework is preferred.

CDF 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!

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position, working remotely 5 days a week. Days and hours are Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with one hour unpaid lunch period.

About CDF Labor Law LLP

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.

Commitment to Diversity

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. In addition, CDF's Orange County office has been named as one of the "Top Places to Work" by the Orange County Register, as well as named "Best Places to Work" by the Orange County Business Journal. 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.