Legal Assistant (5+)

O'Hagan Meyer; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Free Food & Snacks in Office

Wellness Resources

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking an organized and professional Litigation Legal Assistant for a full-time, remote position. You will support a team of attorneys by handling case tasks, preparing legal documents, and managing case files across California and Texas state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation experience, a Paralegal Certificate or degree, and proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Pacer, and ECF systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prior work experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or related role in litigation.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience.
• Must have California courts filing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Pacer and ECF Filing Systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to multiple attorneys.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence per court rules.
• Prepare court filings for state, federal and appellate courts; electronic and traditional filings.
• Coordinate travel arrangements; prepare, submit, and track travel and expense reimbursements.
• Assist with discovery and trial support, including document production and court filings.
• Create and maintain filing systems and databases per office policies.
• Maintain and monitor litigation calendars, including deadlines and hearings.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Legal terminology

Multitasking

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Pacer

ECF Filing Systems

iManage (preferred)

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