Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

We are actively seeking a high-energy and experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our San Francisco team. A collaborative and flexible work environment necessitates the ability to adapt to multiple roles in small office, have attention to detail, and the ability to get along and work well with a fun and diverse team. The position is full-time in-person.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support
• Handle communication with attorneys, courts, service providers, and clients
• Work on matters involving court-based litigation and disputes being resolved with various administrative agencies
• eFiling in both State and Federal courts
• Calendaring, researching court rules/local rules/judge’s rules, and ability to cross-check calendaring using software such as eDockets
• Duties also may include the following tasks: travel arrangements, expense reports, entering attorney's timesheets, and other administrative and executive assistant type duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols
• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant/Secretary in a litigation environment preferred
• Proficient in MS Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Position requires critical thinking skills, strong written and verbal communication abilities, attention to detail, proof-reading skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Paralegal experience/skills a plus but not required

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High school diploma. Some college coursework is preferred.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Highly competitive salary to commensurate with experience. Excellent comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible spending and dependent childcare, and 401(k) plan. Firm-paid Life insurance, Telemedicine, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term and Long-term disability. Eleven (11) paid holidays, Sick and Vacation time, and flexible/remote schedule available!

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. CDF promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace with respect to all categories protected under applicable state and Federal law.

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Company Description

For close to 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. 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.