Hybrid Legal Assistant - Litigation Support & Research

O'Hagan Meyer; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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 & PH

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer LLC, a national law firm, seeks a full-time Legal Assistant in its Seattle, WA office. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience and familiarity with Labor Employment and related fields.

The role is hybrid and involves supporting attorneys with case preparation, research, and document management. Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading legal documents, interacting with clients, coordinating with experts, and maintaining attorney calendars.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience.
• Experience as legal assistant, legal secretary, or related role in litigation.
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols.
• Experience formatting briefs and generating TOCs and TOAs in Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Washington state court e-filing systems, PACER and CM/ECF filing systems.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers in the preparation, review and filing of legal documents such as briefs, appeals, complaints, answers, etc.
• Conduct thorough case research pertaining to ongoing lawsuits.
• Communicate with clients on various aspects of case proceedings.
• Locate, develop, and manage all case relevant information.
• Draft and proofread legal documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.
• Coordinate with legal experts and serve as a liaison for all parties involved.
• Schedule and prepare materials for court appearances.
• Assist attorneys in case preparation by creating and maintaining organizational systems for each case.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, develop trial exhibits, and review/organize documents for trial discovery.
• Maintain attorney schedules and calendars.

Skills

Legal research

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate

Tools

iManage

PACER/CM/ECF

Job description

O'Hagan Meyer LLC, a national law firm, seeks a full-time Legal Assistant in its Seattle, WA office. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience and familiarity with Labor Employment and related fields.

The role is hybrid and involves supporting attorneys with case preparation, research, and document management. Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading legal documents, interacting with clients, coordinating with experts, and maintaining attorney calendars.