Legal Assistant

O'Hagan Meyer; New York (NY); Remote; USD 61,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Short/Long Disability

Training & Development

Free Food & Snacks in Office

Wellness Resources

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking an organized litigation Legal Assistant to join our New York City office and support a team of attorneys with case tasks, document preparation, and file management. The ideal candidate understands electronic filing procedures in State and Federal Courts and communicates effectively in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time, remote position offering opportunities for growth within a collaborative law firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in litigation support roles.
• New York court filing experience required.
• Familiarity with legal procedures and terminology.
• Proficient with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, NYSCEF, PACER/ECF.
• iManage experience preferred but not required.
• Must have prior remote work experience.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to multiple attorneys and manage heavy caseloads.
• Prepare, revise, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery in line with court rules.
• File court documents electronically and traditionally for state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and reimbursements.
• Assist with discovery and trial tasks, including document production and exhibit prep.
• Maintain filing systems and databases for efficient data retrieval.
• Track litigation calendars, deadlines, hearings, and trial dates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal terminology

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Multitasking

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

NYSCEF

PACER/ECF

iManage

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer is looking for an organized and professional litigation Legal Assistant to join our New York City law 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 full-time, remote position.

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. 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

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, or status as a protected veteran.

O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

Salary: $61,000 to $115,000

• Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of prior work experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or related role in litigation.
• Must have New York courts filing experience
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, NYSCEF, Pacer and ECF Filing Systems
• Previous iManage experience preferred but not required
• Prior remote work
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team
• Strong understanding of client confidentiality rules

• 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