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CDF Labor Law

Late Shift Remote Legal Assistant

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$38 - $44/hr

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 ...

CDF Labor Law

Late Shift Remote Legal Assistant

Irvine, CA · Remote

$38 - $44/hr

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 ...

Equivity, Inc.

Virtual Legal Assistant

Miami, FL · On-site +1

$20/hr

Remote Equivity is seeking a detail-driven Remote Legal Assistant to support electronic filing operations. This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Eastern Time with a 30 ...

Job Duck LLC

V105- Remote Legal Assistant

We connect you with rewarding, remote job opportunities with US-based employers who recognize and ... Join Job Duck as a Legal Assistant supporting a growing legal team focused on delivering high ...

The Hartford

Sr Legal Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$58K - $87K/yr

Senior Legal Assistant - Workers' Compensation (Remote, Southern California Required) We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to provide remote legal support for our Brea, CA ...

The Hartford

Sr Legal Assistant

Brea, CA · Remote

$58K - $87K/yr

Senior Legal Assistant - Workers' Compensation (Remote, Southern California Required) We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to provide remote legal support for our Brea, CA ...

LOGS Legal Group LLP

Legal Assistant

Bannockburn, IL · On-site +1

Remote * Position status: Full Time * FLSA status: Non-Exempt (hourly) * Scheduled hours: 8:00- 4:30 PM Central WHO WE ARE For nearly half a century, LOGS has stood as a pioneer in the creditors ...

LOGS Legal Group LLP

Legal Assistant

Bannockburn, IL · Remote

Remote * Position status: Full Time * FLSA status: Non-Exempt (hourly) * Scheduled hours: 8:00- 4:30 PM Central WHO WE ARE For nearly half a century, LOGS has stood as a pioneer in the creditors ...

LOGS Legal Group LLP

Legal Assistant II

Bannockburn, IL · On-site +1

Legal Assistant * Location: Remote * Position status: Full Time * FLSA status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) * Scheduled hours: 8:00- 4:30 PM (Local Time) WHO WE ARE For nearly half a century, LOGS has stood ...

Collection at Law

Legal Assistant

Jacksonville, FL · Remote

Salary: $20-$30 Legal Assistant (Full-Time, Remote) Position Overview Firm is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our team in a fast-paced, volume-driven ...

Collection at Law

Legal Assistant

Jacksonville, FL · Remote

$20 - $30/hr

Legal Assistant (Full-Time, Remote) Position Overview Firm is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our team in a fast-paced, volume-driven environment. This is a ...

Addison Group

Legal Assistant

Tampa, FL · Remote

$65K - $70K/yr

Legal Assistant - Commercial Litigation Industry: Legal Services Location (City, State): Tampa, FL ... remote. • Benefits become available after 30 days of employment. Perks: • Competitive ...

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As a remote legal assistant, your job is to work from home to assist lawyers with their casework. In this role, you may help research previous cases, draft legal documents, help manage scheduling calendars, send letters and notices, and make travel reservations. Remote legal assistants usually specialize in a specific aspect of work, such as claims or nursing records. This position frequently involves paralegal work, but some remote legal assistants focus exclusively on administrative and clerical tasks. This position may be full-time or part-time, with some possibility of overtime for particularly heavy workloads or complex cases.

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Late Shift Remote Legal Assistant

Late Shift Remote Legal Assistant

CDF Labor Law

Irvine, CA • On-site, Remote

$38 - $44/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

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 support to 3 attorneys desks. 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. Days and hours are Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Although working remotely, candidates must live near one of our five offices (OC, LA, SD, SF, SAC) in California. Preferably near LA or OC, which is ideal for onsite training for 30 days.
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.

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