Legal Practice Assistant – Labor & Employment – Investigations

Oakland, California
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeOn-Site

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Investigations Support:

  • Provide administrative and case assistant support to the Investigations team

  • Maintain and update investigation case lists, tracking deadlines and budgets

  • Ensure key dates are calendared in master calendars and systems (e.g., Compulaw)

  • Attend and support weekly investigations team meetings

  • Schedule and coordinate investigative interviews (Zoom and in-person)

  • Assist with drafting, proofreading, and assembling investigative reports and legal documents

Administrative & Operational Support:

  • Manage attorney calendars, travel, and speaking engagements

  • Prioritize workflow and manage multiple competing deadlines

  • Coordinate logistics for conferences, presentations, and meetings

  • Review and route incoming correspondence appropriately

  • Organize and maintain files, binders, and documentation

  • Maintain shared and individual calendars in Outlook

  • Enter attorney billable time and coordinate with billing teams

  • Prepare expense reports, check requests, and vendor payments

  • Provide backup support to other administrative staff as needed

Additional Support:

  • Assist with business development activities and related projects

  • Support litigation-related tasks such as formatting pleadings, e-filing, and TOA/TOC

  • Collaborate with internal departments to complete projects and initiatives

  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal and personnel information

  • Deliver excellent customer service to attorneys, staff, and external contacts

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree or legal/paralegal certification preferred

  • 7+ years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or executive assistant

  • Experience in labor and employment law and/or investigations strongly preferred

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Experience with systems such as iManage, Adobe Professional, CCC Macros, and billing systems preferred

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • High level of discretion when handling confidential information

  • Proactive, self-starter with ability to work independently and collaboratively

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse teams

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Onsite role in Oakland, CA with regular, reliable attendance required

  • Fast-paced, high-demand legal environment

  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture with cross-functional interaction

BENEFITS:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Additional firm-sponsored benefits

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