Litigation/Legal Assistant

CDF Labor Law•Irvine, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

CDF Labor Law LLP is seeking a full-time Litigation/Legal Assistant for its Orange County office in Irvine, California. The assistant will support three attorneys and manage litigation cases from start to conclusion, serving as a key point of contact for case-related coordination. The role calls for strong word-processing and technical skills, clear written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize competing tasks professionally. The position is primarily office-based five days per week. A hybrid schedule may be available after a successful 90-day onboarding period. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an unpaid lunch period of 45 minutes or one hour. The position reports to the Director of Legal Operations and the Office Managing Partner. CDF Labor Law LLP is a California firm focused on employment, labor, and business immigration matters. It represents employers in single-plaintiff and class-action lawsuits and advises them on legal compliance and risk avoidance. The firm describes itself as committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages interest from diverse candidates.

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.
Exceptional word-processing skills and strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Labor and employment experience.
Some college coursework.

Responsibilities

Manage litigation cases for assigned attorneys from start to conclusion.
Support three attorneys.
Handle calendaring and cross-check calendars using litigation calendaring software.
Research court, local, and judge-specific rules.
Perform e-filing in state and federal courts, including creating tables of authority, bookmarking exhibits, redacting, and Bates stamping.
Arrange travel and prepare expense reports.
Enter attorney timesheets.
Perform other administrative duties as assigned.