Legal Assistant (1-5 years)

Jobtailor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)

401(k) Retirement Plan

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

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer in downtown Los Angeles seeks a full-time litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys. Applicants should have 1-5 years of experience in a law firm and familiarity with litigation processes.

The role includes preparing legal documents, managing case files, and maintaining litigation calendars. The offered salary ranges from $60,000 to $80,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package including health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year working as a legal secretary/assistant experience in a law firm.
• Familiarity with labor and employment or commercial litigation is preferred.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to multiple attorneys.
• Prepare court filings for state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Maintain and monitor litigation calendars, including deadlines and trial dates.

Skills

Strong knowledge of California and Federal court rules

Legal secretary/assistant experience

Proficiency in ECF filings

Advanced Word skills

Strong proofreading and editing abilities

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Excellent interpersonal skills

Tools

iManage

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer LLC, a national law firm, has an opening for a full-time litigation Legal Assistant in its downtown Los Angeles, California office. Successful candidates will have 1-5 years of experience in a law firm environment. Familiarity with labor and employment or commercial litigation is preferred.

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.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of California and Federal court rules and procedures.
• Minimum of one year working as a legal secretary/assistant experience in a law firm.
• Proficiency in ECF filings and other court filing procedures.
• Advanced Word skills, including creating tables, bookmarking, and styling documents. iManage experience a plus but not required.
• Strong proofreading and editing abilities, with a focus on accuracy and grammar.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and co-workers.

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.

Position is full-time, M-F with the possibility of some overtime. After 90 days of training, employees may be eligible for hybrid work. Salary based on experience and included exceptional benefit package.

Compensation

• $60,000 - $80,000 annually
• 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