Hybrid Legal Assistant for Litigation & Court Filings

O'Hagan Meyer; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking an organized Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys in preparing, reviewing, and filing legal documents and maintaining case files. The role emphasizes attention to detail, knowledge of legal terminology, and familiarity with electronic filing in State and Federal Courts.

The position is full-time and in-office with a pathway to a hybrid work week, offering opportunities to interact with multiple courts and practice areas within the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience as legal assistant or legal secretary in litigation.
• Knowledge of U.S. court filing procedures (State & Federal).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, Odyssey, Pacer and ECF filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers in preparing, reviewing and filing legal documents (briefs, appeals, complaints, answers, etc).
• Communicate with clients on various aspects of case proceedings.
• Locate, develop, and manage all case-relevant information.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.
• Coordinate with legal experts and serve as liaison for all involved parties.
• Schedule and prepare materials for court appearances.
• Maintain case organization systems and attorney calendars.
• Assist with trial prep and exhibit development, review documents for discovery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Paralegal Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Odyssey

Pacer

ECF Filing Systems

iManage (preferred)

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking an organized Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys in preparing, reviewing, and filing legal documents and maintaining case files. The role emphasizes attention to detail, knowledge of legal terminology, and familiarity with electronic filing in State and Federal Courts.

The position is full-time and in-office with a pathway to a hybrid work week, offering opportunities to interact with multiple courts and practice areas within the firm.