Remote Litigation Legal Assistant

O'Hagan Meyer; New York (NY); Remote; USD 61,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Free Snacks

Wellness Resources

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a highly organized litigation Legal Assistant to support our New York City office remotely. You will assist a team of attorneys with case management, drafting and filing legal documents, and maintaining case files in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in litigation support, strong knowledge of NYSCEF, Pacer and ECF systems, excellent communication, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of prior work experience as a legal assistant or related role in litigation
• Must have New York courts filing experience
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, NYSCEF, Pacer and ECF Filing Systems
• Previous iManage experience preferred but not required
• Prior remote work experience
• 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

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, submit, and track travel and expense reimbursements
• Assist with discovery and trial support, including document production and exhibit preparation
• Create and maintain filing systems and databases for accurate data retrieval
• Maintain and monitor litigation calendars, including deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

NYSCEF

Pacer

ECF Filing Systems

Job description

O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a highly organized litigation Legal Assistant to support our New York City office remotely. You will assist a team of attorneys with case management, drafting and filing legal documents, and maintaining case files in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in litigation support, strong knowledge of NYSCEF, Pacer and ECF systems, excellent communication, and meticulous attention to detail.