O'Hagan Meyer

Legal Assistant, 5+

O'Hagan Meyer
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation support, including preparation and filing of legal documents, while maintaining compliance with court rules and deadlines. Proficient in managing complex caseloads and maintaining organized filing systems to ensure efficient data retrieval.

Highest-signal resume keywords
California Courts Filing ExperienceLitigation SupportMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyStrong Written And Oral Communication SkillsExceptional Organizational Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of prior work experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or related role in litigation
  • Must have California courts filing experience
  • Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, 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

Comp & perks
  • 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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Hard Skills
Litigation SupportDocument PreparationCourt FilingsDiscovery AssistanceExhibit PreparationFiling Systems ManagementData RetrievalTravel CoordinationExpense Reimbursement TrackingLegal Procedures Familiarity
Soft Skills
Attention To DetailMultitasking AbilityTeam CollaborationIndependent Work CapabilityClient Confidentiality Understanding
Tools & Technologies
Adobe AcrobatPacerECF Filing SystemsIManage
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeParalegal Certificate
Industry Keywords
LitigationLegal AssistantLegal SecretaryCourt RulesCalifornia Courts