Legal Assistant

O'Hagan Meyer

$61K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years as a legal assistant or legal secretary in litigation
  • Familiarity with legal procedures and protocols
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, NYSCEF, Pacer, and ECF filing systems
  • Previous remote work experience
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to maintain client confidentiality

Responsibilities

  • Provide litigation support to multiple attorneys with heavy caseloads
  • Prepare, revise, proofread, and format a variety of legal documents
  • File court documents in state, federal, and appellate courts using electronic and traditional methods
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and manage expense reimbursements
  • Assist with trial support, including document production and exhibit prep
  • Create and maintain filing systems for efficient data retrieval
  • Monitor litigation calendars for important deadlines and hearings

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care plan (medical, dental, and vision)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance options including basic and voluntary coverage
  • Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Family leave for maternity and paternity
  • Short term and long term disability insurance
  • Opportunities for training and development
  • Complimentary food and snacks in the office
  • Wellness resources to support employee health
  • Commuter benefits to assist with travel costs
Full Job Description
O'Hagan Meyer is looking for an organized and professional litigation Legal Assistant to join our New York City law 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 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


Salary: $61,000 to $115,000

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of prior work experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or related role in litigation.
  • 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
  • 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

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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