Litigation Legal Assistant - Labor / Employment

LumenCeler Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LumenCeler Group in San Francisco seeks a Litigation / Legal Assistant to support labor and employment litigation matters. The role requires detail-oriented professionals experienced in assisting attorneys with litigation, managing court filings, and coordinating deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle administrative tasks, maintain case files, prepare pleadings, and communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel while contributing to efficient trial preparation and

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Litigation Secretary, Legal Assistant, or similar legal support professional.
• Labor and employment litigation experience preferred.
• Familiarity with California state and federal court filing procedures.
• Strong understanding of litigation deadlines, calendaring, and legal document preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling employment-related disputes.
• Prepare, proofread, format, and file legal documents, pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and depositions.
• Coordinate electronic filings in state and federal courts.
• Assist with discovery, document management, and trial preparation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain organized case files and assist with billing and administrative tasks.

Skills

Litigation support

Court filings

Deadline calendaring

Microsoft Office

Legal document management systems

Job description

Litigation / Legal Assistant – Labor & Employment

Employment Type: Full-Time

Practice Area: Labor & Employment Litigation

About the Opportunity

We are working with an established California labor and employment law firm seeking an experienced Litigation / Legal Assistant to join its San Francisco office.

This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with experience supporting attorneys in litigation matters, managing court filings, and coordinating deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling employment-related disputes.
• Prepare, proofread, format, and file legal documents, pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and depositions.
• Coordinate electronic filings in state and federal courts.
• Assist with discovery, document management, and trial preparation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain organized case files and assist with billing and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Litigation Secretary, Legal Assistant, or similar legal support professional.
• Labor and employment litigation experience preferred.
• Familiarity with California state and federal court filing procedures.
• Strong understanding of litigation deadlines, calendaring, and legal document preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and manage competing priorities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established firm specializing in labor and employment law.
• Work alongside experienced litigation attorneys.
• Collaborative, professional working environment.
• Opportunity for long-term professional growth.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.