Legal Assistant (Remote 5+)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking a highly organized litigation Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys, manage caseloads, and prepare various legal documents. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and familiarity with electronic filing in state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate with 5+ years in litigation, proficient in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and ECF/Pacer systems, and is comfortable working remotely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of litigation support experience as a legal assistant/secretary.
• California court filings experience required.
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide lititgation support to multiple attorneys with heavy caseloads.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence per 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 prep.
• Maintain filing systems and databases for accurate data retrieval.
• Monitor litigation calendars, deadlines, hearings, and trial dates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Pacer/ECF

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

$85,000 - $100,000

• 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