O'Hagan Meyer LLC, a national law firm, has an opening for a full-time litigation Legal Assistant in its Woodland Hills, California office. Successful candidates will have 7+ years of experience in a law firm environment. Familiarity with labor and employment or commercial litigation is preferred.
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
Requirements- Strong knowledge of California and Federal court rules and procedures.
- Minimum of three years working as a legal secretary/assistant experience in a law firm.
- Proficiency in ECF filings and other court filing procedures.
- Advanced Word skills, including creating tables, bookmarking, and styling documents. iManage experience a plus but not required.
- Strong proofreading and editing abilities, with a focus on accuracy and grammar.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and co-workers.
Position is full-time, M-F with the possibility of some overtime. After 90 days of training, employees may be eligible for hybrid work. Salary based on experience and included exceptional benefit package.
Compensation: from $75,000 - $95,000 annually.
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
