Legal Assistant

O'Hagan Meyer

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of litigation support experience
  • Strong understanding of legal terminology and court rules
  • Proficient in electronic filing for State and Federal Courts
  • Detail-oriented with excellent proofreading skills
  • Skilled in managing complex caseloads and maintaining legal deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive litigation support to multiple attorneys
  • Prepare and format legal documents including pleadings and motions
  • Manage court filings and ensure compliance with filing procedures
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and manage expense reimbursements
  • Assist in discovery and trial preparation tasks
  • Maintain accurate filing systems and litigation databases
  • Monitor litigation calendars for key dates and deadlines

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
O'Hagan Meyer is looking for an organized and professional litigation Legal Assistant to join our Alexandria, VA 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 State and Federal Courts. This will be in office 5 days a week.

Salary range: $80K - $95K. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Requirements
  • 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

Benefits
  • 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

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