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Legal Assistant (3+)
O'Hagan Meyer
Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)
On-site
USD 57,000 - 64,000
Full time
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Job summary
A leading legal firm, O'Hagan Meyer, is seeking a competent Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys. This full-time, in-office role involves preparing legal documents, maintaining files, and ensuring organizational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a relevant educational background and proven experience in a legal environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 3+ years of prior work experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary.
- Proficiency in legal terminology and understanding of filing procedures.
- Strong understanding of client confidentiality rules.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyers by preparing legal documents.
- Communicate with clients on case proceedings.
- Manage all case relevant information.
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O'Hagan Meyer is looking for an organized and professional Legal Assistant to join our law firm. 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, in-office position with the possibility of transitioning into a hybrid work week.
Responsibilities
· Provide administrative support to lawyers in the preparation, review and filing of legal documents such as briefs, appeals, complaints, answers, etc.
· Communicate with clients on various aspects of case proceedings.
· Locate, develop, and manage all case relevant information.
· Draft legal documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.
· Coordinate with legal experts and serve as a liaison for all involved parties.
· 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.
O'Hagan Meyer is looking for an organized and professional Legal Assistant to join our law firm. 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, in-office position with the possibility of transitioning into a hybrid work week.
Responsibilities
· Provide administrative support to lawyers in the preparation, review and filing of legal documents such as briefs, appeals, complaints, answers, etc.
· Communicate with clients on various aspects of case proceedings.
· Locate, develop, and manage all case relevant information.
· Draft legal documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.
· Coordinate with legal experts and serve as a liaison for all involved parties.
· 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.
Qualifications
- 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
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, Odyssey, Pacer and ECF Filing Systems
- Previous iManage experience preferred but not required
- 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
Salary: $57,000 - $64,000 per year.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
- Free Food & Snacks
- Wellness Resources
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionAdministrative
- IndustriesLegal Services
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