Litigation / Legal Assistant

Position : Litigation / Legal Assistant (Irvine, CA)

Job Summary :

Our Award-winning Orange County office is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to be an integral part of our dynamic Legal 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 Co-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 initial 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.

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Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

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.