Legal Assistant (5+)

O'Hagan Meyer; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & development

Free food & snacks

Wellness resources

Commuter benefits

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking an organized and professional litigation Legal Assistant to join our remote office. You will provide vital support to a team of attorneys by handling case tasks, preparing legal documents, and managing case files.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation experience, familiarity with California state and federal filings, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Pacer, and ECF systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of prior work experience in litigation support.
• Must have California courts filing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Pacer and ECF Filing Systems.
• Prior remote work experience 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 and track travel and expense reimbursements.
• Assist with discovery and trial support, including document production, exhibit preparation, and court filings.
• Create and maintain filing systems and databases to ensure accurate data retrieval.
• Maintain litigation calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Pacer

ECF Filing Systems

iManage

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer is looking for an organized and professional litigation Legal Assistant to join our law firm office. 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 California & Texas State and Federal Courts. Candidates should have experience in Employment Defense, Insurance Coverage and Hospitality law. This will be full-time, remote position.

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

• Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of prior work experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or related role in litigation.
• Must have California courts filing experience
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, Pacer and ECF Filing Systems
• Previous iManage experience preferred but not required
• Prior remote work
• 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

O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

Salary

$85K to $100K

• 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