REMOTE Late Shift Legal Assistant

CDF•Irvine, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

CDF Labor Law LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide litigation case management support to attorneys from case opening through conclusion. The role provides overflow support to all five offices and reports to the Director of Legal Operations and the Irvine Office Managing Partner. It is remote after an initial 30 days in person at the Irvine office. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch period. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, has exceptional word-processing skills and strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills, and can prioritize competing tasks with professionalism. The position also handles travel arrangements, expense reports, attorney timesheets, and other administrative duties as assigned. Candidates must be able to pass a background check and drug screening, and, if required by a client, applicable medical screenings.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a Litigation/Legal Assistant in a litigation environment.
Experience with calendaring and researching court rules, local rules, and judge's rules.
Ability to cross-check calendaring using software such as eDockets, Milana, or Compulaw.
Experience with e-filing in both State and Federal courts, including creating tables of authority, bookmarking exhibits, redacting, and Bates stamping.
Critical-thinking, attention-to-detail, proofreading, and multitasking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening; applicable medical screenings may also be required by a client.

Nice To Haves

Labor and employment experience is preferred but not required.
Some college coursework is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage litigation cases for attorneys from start to conclusion.
Provide overflow support to all five offices.
Calendar case deadlines and cross-check calendaring.
Research court rules, local rules, and judge's rules.
Prepare and e-file documents in State and Federal courts, including creating tables of authority, bookmarking exhibits, redacting, and Bates stamping.
Arrange travel, prepare expense reports, enter attorney timesheets, and perform other administrative duties as assigned.