Legal Assistant (3+)

O'Hagan Meyer; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Work From Home

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer in Seattle, WA seeks a full-time Legal Assistant with at least 3 years of experience. The role supports lawyers in preparing, filing, and reviewing legal documents across labor, employment, and related fields, and operates in a hybrid office environment.

The candidate will conduct case research, communicate with clients, manage case information, draft pleadings and motions, and coordinate with experts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a legal assistant or related role in litigation.
• Familiarity with labor and employment law and related procedures.
• Experience formatting briefs and generating TOCs/TOAs in Word.
• Proficiency with MS Office, WA court e-filing, PACER/CM/ECF, and iManage.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking ability.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers in preparing, reviewing, and filing legal documents such as briefs, appeals, complaints, and answers.
• 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 act as liaison for all parties involved.
• Schedule and prepare materials for court appearances.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, develop trial exhibits, and organize documents for discovery.
• Maintain attorney schedules and calendars.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

E-filing systems (WA)

PACER/CM/ECF

iManage

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.

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