Litigation Legal Assistant - Detail-Oriented, Hybrid Ready

O’Hagan Meyer; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Work From Home

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer in Philadelphia is seeking an organized and professional Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys. You will handle case-related tasks, draft and file legal documents, manage case files, and communicate with clients.

The role is in-office with potential to move to a hybrid schedule over time. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or paralegal certification and 3+ years in litigation support, with proficiency in MS Office, Acrobat, Odyssey, Pacer/ECF, and strong confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certification or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in a legal assistant/secretary role in litigation.
• Familiarity with US court filing systems and confientiality rules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and file legal documents (briefs, complaints, motions).
• Communicate with clients on case proceedings.
• Develop and manage case information and calendars.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and trial materials.
• Coordinate with experts and parties; prepare court materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Odyssey

Pacer/ECF Filing Systems

iManage

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer in Philadelphia is seeking an organized and professional Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys. You will handle case-related tasks, draft and file legal documents, manage case files, and communicate with clients.

The role is in-office with potential to move to a hybrid schedule over time. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or paralegal certification and 3+ years in litigation support, with proficiency in MS Office, Acrobat, Odyssey, Pacer/ECF, and strong confidentiality.