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Job Summary:
San Francisco office of a successful California based labor and employmentlaw firm is seeking to a full-time Legal Assistant. Fast paced, professional work environment necessitates flexibility to adapt to multiple roles in small office, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to get along and work well with others. The right candidate must be very confident and self-assured of his or her skills. This smaller office requires the candidate to be flexible in their job duties.
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 legal support to three attorneys and the firm. This position reports to the Office Managing Partner.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, working in the office 5 days a week. Days and hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one hour unpaid lunch period.
Qualifications:
· Must have 5+ years of experience as a 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.
· 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 and executive assistant 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
· Commuter and Wellness benefits
· Fun events and firm perks
· Business casual dress
· Annual Holiday event and more!
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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.
Commitment to Diversity
CDF is proud to have been listed in Law360’s Annual Diversity Report for four years in a row as one of “Best Law Firms for Women and Minority Attorneys” in firms of similar size. 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. Our Sacramento office managing partner is the Co-Chairperson of the Sacramento County Bar Association’s Diversity Hiring and Retention Committee. CDF promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace.
