Federal Litigation Paralegal - Case Strategy & Filings

O-Hagan-Meyer-1; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, &

Company Holidays

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice. The candidate will work with attorneys through all phases of litigation, including case management, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation in a fast-paced, remote environment.

The ideal candidate has significant experience supporting federal matters, strong organizational skills, and exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Federal litigation experience is required.
• Experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, trial preparation, and electronic court filings.
• Familiarity with federal court rules and procedures; experience with LexisNexis and e-discovery tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case strategy, motion practice, pleadings, and other litigation filings.
• Gather and develop information using case files, databases, and research resources.
• Draft discovery requests and responses (RFPs, Interrogatories, Requests for Admission, Notices).
• Maintain and organize electronic case files and litigation materials.
• Track deadlines, court dates, schedules, and filing requirements.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trial logistics.
• Prepare exhibits for motions, depositions, discovery responses, hearings, and trial.
• Prepare and organize trial notebooks and binders.
• Draft routine legal correspondence and review outgoing document productions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

LexisNexis

NEOS

MS Office

Job description

O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice. The candidate will work with attorneys through all phases of litigation, including case management, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation in a fast-paced, remote environment.

The ideal candidate has significant experience supporting federal matters, strong organizational skills, and exceptional client service.