HybridHybrid work arrangement in the Seattle office.
LegalLegal Counsel & Legal Support
About the job
Requirements
A minimum of 3 years of experience.
Familiarity with labor and employment law and other fields of law.
A Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience.
Prior work experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or related role in litigation.
Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols.
Experience formatting briefs and generating tables of contents and tables of authorities in Microsoft Word.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, Washington state court e-filing systems, PACER, and CM/ECF filing systems.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong understanding of client confidentiality rules.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to lawyers in the preparation, review, and filing of legal documents such as briefs, appeals, complaints, and answers.
Conduct thorough case research pertaining to ongoing lawsuits.
Communicate with clients about various aspects of case proceedings.
Locate, develop, and manage all case-relevant information.
Draft and proofread legal documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.
Coordinate with legal experts and serve as a liaison for all parties involved.
Schedule and prepare materials for court appearances.
Assist attorneys in case preparation by creating and maintaining organizational systems for each case.
Assist attorneys with trial preparation, develop trial exhibits, and review and organize documents for trial discovery.
Maintain attorney schedules and calendars.
Desired Qualifications
Experience using iManage.
O’Hagan Meyer LLC, a national law firm, has an opening for a full-time Legal Assistant in its Seattle, WA office. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience and must be familiar with Labor Employment and other fields of law. This will be full-time, hybrid role.
Responsibilities
· Provide administrative support to lawyers in the preparation, review and filing of legal documents such as briefs, appeals, complaints, answers, etc.
· Conduct thorough case research pertaining to ongoing lawsuits.
· Communicate with clients on various aspects of case proceedings.
· Locate, develop, and manage all case relevant information.
· Draft and proofread legal documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.
· Coordinate with legal experts and serve as a liaison for all parties involved.
· Schedule and prepare materials for court appearances.
· Assist attorneys in case preparation by creating and maintaining organizational systems for each case.
· Assist attorneys with trial preparation, develop trial exhibits, and review/organize documents for trial discovery.
· Maintain attorney schedules and calendars.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience.
Prior work experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or related role in litigation.
Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols.
Experience in formatting briefs and generating TOCs and TOAs in Word.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Washington state court e-filing systems, PACER and CM/ECF filing systems.
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.
Experience using iManage a plus
O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary based on experience and includes an exceptional benefit package.