Litigation/Legal Assistant

CDF Labor Law; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

CDF Labor Law LLP in San Francisco, CA is seeking an experienced Litigation/Legal Assistant to support three attorneys in a dynamic, small-office setting. The role requires strong calendaring, eFiling, and investigative skills, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

The position is full-time with a hybrid schedule after a 90-day training period. Expect to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in-office with potential hybrid flexibility; prior experience in labor and employment a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience as a Litigation/Legal Assistant in a litigation environment.
• Experience with calendaring, court rules, and cross-checking calendars with specialized software is required.
• Experience with eFiling in State and Federal courts, including tables of authority, exhibits, redaction, and stamping.
• Excellent attention to detail, proofreading, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) and related administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support 3 attorneys desks with administrative and legal tasks.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare expense reports.
• Enter attorney timesheets and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation support

Calendaring

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Multitasking

MS Office 365

Education

High school diploma

Some college coursework

Tools

eDockets

Milana

Compulaw

Job description

Position:

Litigation/Legal Assistant (San Francisco, CA)

Job Summary:

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.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, working in the office 5 days a week; hybrid schedule available after successful 90 day 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.

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 in the office 5 days a week with option of hybrid schedule available after successful 90 day 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.

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. 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.