Legal Assistant (3-5+ years)

O'Hagan Meyer; California; Híbrido; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & V

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Resumo da oferta

O’Hagan Meyer LLC, a national law firm, is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant in Newport Beach, California. The role requires 3-5+ years in a law firm with labor and employment litigation experience.

The position offers a strong benefits package and potential hybrid work after 90 days of training. Responsibilities include preparing pleadings, court filings, and discovery, managing calendars, travel, and document production.

Qualificações

• Minimum of three years working as a legal secretary/assistant in a law firm.
• Proficiency in ECF filings and other court filing procedures.
• Advanced Word skills, including creating tables, bookmarking, and styling documents.

Responsabilidades

• 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 and track reimbursements.
• Assist with discovery and trial support, including document production and exhibit preparation.
• Create and maintain filing systems and databases for efficient data retrieval.
• Maintain and monitor litigation calendars, including deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Legal secretary experience

ECF filings

Advanced Word

iManage experience

Proofreading

Descrição da oferta de emprego

O’Hagan Meyer LLC, a national law firm, has an opening for a full-time litigation Legal Assistant in its Newport Beach, California office. Successful candidates will have 3-5+ years of experience in a law firm environment and must have labor and employment litigation experience.

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.

Requirements

Required Skills

· Strong knowledge of California and Federal court rules and procedures.

· Minimum of three years 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: $65K-$90K

Benefits

• 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

• Wellness Resources

Why Join our Firm?

• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package