Experienced Litigation Legal Assistant — Hybrid Role

O'Hagan Meyer; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & V

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long-Term Disability?

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant in Newport Beach, CA. Ideal candidates have 3-5+ years of experience in a law firm and labor and employment litigation exposure.

The role involves handling heavy caseloads, drafting and filing pleadings, managing calendars, and supporting discovery and trial activities. A hybrid work option may be available after training, with competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of California and Federal court rules and procedures.
• Minimum of three years working as a legal secretary/assistant in a law firm.

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 and track travel expenses.
• Assist with discovery and trial support, including document production and exhibit preparation.
• Support scanning, photocopying, and binder preparation as needed.
• Create and maintain filing systems and databases for accurate data retrieval.
• Maintain and monitor litigation calendars, including deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates.

Skills

California & Federal rules

ECF filings

iManage

Advanced Word skills

Proofreading & editing

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Tools

ECF filing procedures

iManage

Microsoft Word

Job description

O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant in Newport Beach, CA. Ideal candidates have 3-5+ years of experience in a law firm and labor and employment litigation exposure.

The role involves handling heavy caseloads, drafting and filing pleadings, managing calendars, and supporting discovery and trial activities. A hybrid work option may be available after training, with competitive salary based on experience.