Labor & Employment Legal Assistant

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This Jobot Job is hosted by Christina Finster. Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $50,000 - $100,000 per year.

Our client is a well‑established, multi‑service law firm in California with offices across the state, including Westlake Village, San Diego, Fresno, and Orange County. Since 1987, they’ve built a strong reputation in General Liability Defense, Workers’ Compensation, Employment Law, and Complex Litigation. With a commitment to high‑quality legal work, a collaborative culture, and a diverse leadership team, the firm is known for treating every case with integrity, innovation, and a team‑first mindset.

This firm is a solid place to grow your litigation support skills, work with seasoned attorneys, and be part of a respected California practice with meaningful legal work and training opportunities. Be Part of a Well‑Established, Multi‑Service California Law Firm. The firm has been serving clients across employment, labor, workers’ compensation, and liability defense since the late 1980s and has multiple offices throughout California—not a fly‑by‑night operation.

Employees often highlight that partners and attorneys are supportive, loyal, and committed to helping staff succeed—which means real mentorship and hands‑on learning.

• Support attorneys in labor & employment litigation from intake through resolution
• Draft, format, proofread, and file legal documents (pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence)
• Manage court filings (state & federal) and track deadlines like your life depends on it
• Coordinate calendars, hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Handle client communications with professionalism and empathy
• Maintain and organize case files (digital + physical)
• Assist with trial prep, exhibits, and binders
• Keep attorneys sane by staying two steps ahead

• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
• (Labor & Employment or litigation experience = gold star ⭐)
• Strong knowledge of court rules, filing procedures, and legal formatting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Obsessed (in a healthy way) with details, deadlines, and organization
• Comfortable juggling multiple cases without dropping the ball
• Proficient with MS Office and legal case management systems
• Professional, reliable, and calm under pressure

• Experience with wage & hour, discrimination, retaliation, or wrongful termination cases
• Trial preparation experience
• E‑filing experience in California courts

• Work closely with experienced attorneys who value strong support staff
• Stable, professional environment with long‑term growth potential
• Meaningful work in a fast‑moving, impactful practice area
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

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