Legal Assistant

O'Hagan Meyer; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401k plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training and development

Free food and snacks

Wellness resources

Commuter benefits

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking an organized litigation Legal Assistant for our Alexandria, VA office. You will assist attorneys with case-related tasks, prepare legal documents, and manage case files in office five days a week.

The role requires attention to legal terminology and familiarity with electronic filing in state and federal courts. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits and in-office work schedule.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented candidate with knowledge of legal terminology.
• Understanding of electronic filing procedures in state and federal courts.
• Organized, able to manage heavy caseloads and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to multiple attorneys.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and correspondence.
• Coordinate court filings for state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Arrange travel and reimbursements; track expenses.
• Assist with discovery and trial support, including document production.
• Create and maintain filing systems and calendars for deadlines.

Skills

Litigation support

Attention to detail

Case management

Legal terminology

Organized

Tools

E-filing systems

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer is looking for an organized and professional litigation Legal Assistant to join our Alexandria, VA office. 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 in office 5 days a week.

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, age, or status as a protected veteran.

O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

Salary range: $80K - $95K. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 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