Paralegal / Legal Assistant — Litigation Support

O'Hagan Meyer; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work From Home

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking an organized Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support our attorneys with case management, document preparation, and court filings. The role requires attention to detail and familiarity with state and federal procedures, with potential for a hybrid schedule over time.

The candidate will draft pleadings and discovery, maintain case files, and coordinate with clients and experts to ensure smooth trial prep and timely filings.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program.
• 3+ years of prior work experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in litigation.
• Experience in complex litigation in Delaware state and chancery courts is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Odyssey, Pacer and ECF filing.
• Experience with iManage is a plus; strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers in preparation, review and filing of legal documents such as briefs, appeals, complaints, answers.
• Communicate with clients on various aspects of case proceedings.
• Locate, develop, and manage all case relevant information.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.
• Coordinate with legal experts and serve as a liaison for all involved parties.
• Schedule and prepare materials for court appearances.
• Maintain organized case files and calendars for attorneys.
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibits, and discovery reviews.

Skills

Legal terminology

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Odyssey

Pacer

ECF Filing Systems

iManage

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking an organized Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support our attorneys with case management, document preparation, and court filings. The role requires attention to detail and familiarity with state and federal procedures, with potential for a hybrid schedule over time.

The candidate will draft pleadings and discovery, maintain case files, and coordinate with clients and experts to ensure smooth trial prep and timely filings.