Legal Assistant
Overview
O’Hagan Meyer is looking for an organized and professional Legal Assistant to join our law firm. This individual will provide vital assistance to a team of attorneys by handling case-related tasks, preparing a variety of legal documentation, and managing case files. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient in legal terminology, and understands the electronic filing procedures in State and Federal Courts. This will be a full-time, in-office position with the possibility of transitioning into a hybrid work week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive litigation support to multiple attorneys, managing heavy and complex caseloads
- Prepare, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence in compliance with applicable court rules
- Prepare court filings for state, federal and appellate courts, including electronic and traditional filings
- Coordinate travel arrangements. Prepare, submit, and track travel and expense reimbursements
- Assist with discovery and trial support, including document production, exhibit preparation, and court filings. Support scanning, photocopying, and binder preparation as needed
- Create and maintain filing systems and databases in compliance with office policies to ensure accurate and efficient data retrieval
- Maintain and monitor litigation calendars, including deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates
- Maintain attorney schedules and calendars
- Perform other duties as assigned
Position is full-time, M-F with the possibility of some overtime. After 90 days of training, employees may be eligible for hybrid work. Salary based on experience and includes an exceptional benefit package.
O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of prior work experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or related role in litigation
- Prior experience in ERISA defense litigation
- Strong knowledge of State and Federal court rules and procedures
- Advanced Word skills, including creating tables, bookmarking, and styling documents
- Strong proofreading and editing abilities, with a focus on accuracy and grammar
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and co-workers
- Class Action and trial experience is required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, Odyssey, PACER, and ECF Filing Systems
- Previous iManage experience preferred but not required
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
- Ability to work independently but also as part of a team
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Free Food & Snacks in Office
- Wellness Resources
- Commuter Benefits
