Legal Assistant (3+)

Ohagan Meyer; Seattle (WA); 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 &)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer LLC seeks a full-time Legal Assistant in our Seattle, WA office. Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of 3 years’ litigation-related experience. You will support lawyers with briefs, filings, and client communications, and manage case information and calendars.

Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading legal documents, coordinating with experts, and preparing materials for court appearances, while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience as legal assistant or legal secretary in litigation.
• Familiarity with law, procedures, and protocols.
• Experience formatting briefs and generating TOCs and TOAs in Word.
• Proficiency with MS Office, WA e-filing, PACER and CM/ECF.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• Knowledge of client confidentiality rules.
• Experience using iManage is a plus.

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

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Written & oral communication

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

PACER/CM/ECF

Washington state e-filing systems

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer LLC, a national law firm, has an opening for a full‑time Legal Assistant in its Seattle, WA office. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience and must be familiar with Labor Employment and other fields of law. This will be full‑time, hybrid role.

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.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience.
• Prior work experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or related role in litigation.
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols.
• Experience in 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.
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of client confidentiality rules.
• Experience using iManage a plus

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.

Salary based on experience and includes an exceptional benefit package.

Salary range: $65K-$85K

Benefits

• 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