Legal Assistant (Civil Litigation 3+)

Ohagan Meyer; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer in Downtown Chicago seeks an organized Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys with case-related tasks, document preparation, and file management. This full-time, in-office role offers potential to transition into a hybrid work week.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification, 3+ years in litigation, and proficiency with MS Office, Odyssey, Pacer and ECF. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification required.
• 3+ years as legal assistant or legal secretary in litigation.
• Familiar with law, legal procedures, and protocols.
• Proficient in MS Office, Odyssey, Pacer, and ECF filing.
• iManage experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for filing and drafting legal documents such as briefs, appeals, and complaints.
• Draft, format, and edit correspondence to clients, courts and attorneys.
• Locate, develop, and manage all case relevant information.
• Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals with a high degree of professionalism.
• Schedule and prepare materials for court appearances and depositions.
• 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

Detail-oriented

Legal terminology

Electronic filing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Odyssey

Pacer

ECF Filing

iManage

Job description

We are looking for an organized and professional Legal Assistant to join our law firm. 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 State and Federal Courts. This will be full-time, in-office in Downtown Chicago with the possibility of transitioning into a hybrid work week.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers in the preparation, review and filing of legal documents such as briefs, appeals, complaints, answers, etc.
• Drafting, format, and edit correspondence to clients, courts and attorneys.
• Locate, develop, and manage all case relevant information.
• Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals with a high degree of professionalism.
• Schedule and prepare materials for court appearances and depositions.
• 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
• 3+ years of prior work experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or related role in litigation.
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Odyssey, Pacer and ECF Filing Systems.
• Previous iManage experience preferred but not required
• 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.

Salary range: $70,000 to $80,000

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