Legal Assistant (Civil Litigation 3+)

O'Hagan Meyer; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer is seeking an organized Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys in Downtown Chicago. The role involves preparing legal documents, managing case files, and handling filing procedures in State and Federal Courts.

A hybrid work option may develop over time. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate and 3+ years of litigation support experience, with strong MS Office, Odyssey, PACER, and ECF filing skills.

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.

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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Odyssey

PACER

ECF Filing Systems

iManage (preferred)

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.

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

• 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