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Late Shift Remote Legal Assistant

CDF Labor Law

Irvine, CA • On-site, Remote

$38 - $44/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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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. Days and hours are Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.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.

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