O'Hagan Meyer

Litigation Paralegal

O'Hagan Meyer
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal litigation processes, including document preparation, electronic filings, and compliance with court rules. Proficient in legal research and case management, with strong organizational and communication skills to support attorneys effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Federal Litigation ExperienceDocument Preparation and FilingLegal Research ProficiencyMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyLegal Case Management Systems Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assist attorneys with case strategy, motion practice, pleadings, and litigation-related filings.
  • Gather and develop information from case files, legal databases, and research resources.
  • Draft discovery requests and responses, including Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Requests for Admission, Notices for Discovery and Inspection, and related documents.
  • Maintain and organize electronic case files and litigation materials.
  • Track litigation deadlines, court dates, discovery schedules, and filing requirements.
  • Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trial logistics.
  • Review, summarize, and organize deposition transcripts and testimony.
  • Prepare exhibits, trial binders, hearing binders, arbitration binders, and mediation notebooks.
  • Assist with drafting pleadings, motions, proposed orders, evidentiary objections, continuance applications, and other litigation documents.
  • Prepare and electronically file documents in state and federal courts while ensuring compliance with court rules, procedures, and deadlines.
  • Prepare timelines, case chronologies, demonstrative exhibits, and witness materials.
  • Draft routine legal correspondence.
  • Review outgoing document productions, including redacting, Bates labeling, and quality control review.
  • Prepare litigation hold notices, preservation letters, subpoenas, and document requests.
  • Conduct legal, factual, public records, and social media research.
  • Review, summarize, and analyze records and case-related documents.
  • Communicate with clients, experts, vendors, court personnel, and opposing counsel as directed.
  • Assist attorneys with trial, arbitration, and hearing preparation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Paralegal Certificate preferred.
  • Federal litigation experience is required.
  • Experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, trial preparation, and electronic court filings.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing and filing documents in Federal Court and familiarity with federal court rules and procedures.
  • Experience with legal case management systems, document management platforms, e-discovery tools, and legal research platforms such as LexisNexis.
  • NEOS experience preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support technology.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to analyze legal documents and identify inconsistencies or issues requiring attorney review.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced remote environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism while providing outstanding client service.
  • Candidates located in Florida or Texas are preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Training & Development
  • Free Food & Snacks in Office
  • 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
  • Wellness Resources

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Hard Skills
Document ManagementE-Discovery ToolsDiscovery Requests and ResponsesPleadings and Motions DraftingLitigation Deadlines TrackingDeposition CoordinationTrial PreparationQuality Control ReviewLegal Document AnalysisTimelines and Case Chronologies Preparation
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationStrong Organizational AbilitiesAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesAttention to DetailClient Service Orientation
Tools & Technologies
LexisNexisNEOSLitigation Support TechnologyLegal Research PlatformsElectronic Filing Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Paralegal Certificate
Industry Keywords
Federal Court RulesLitigation SupportCase Files ManagementDiscovery ProcessCourt Procedures