HybridHybrid work may be available after 90 days of training.
LegalLegal Counsel & Legal Support
About the job
Requirements
Successful candidates must have 3-5+ years of experience in a law firm environment and labor and employment litigation experience.
Strong knowledge of California and Federal court rules and procedures is required.
A minimum of three years of legal secretary or legal assistant experience in a law firm is required.
Proficiency in electronic court filing and other court filing procedures is required.
Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including creating tables, bookmarking, and styling documents, are required.
Strong proofreading and editing abilities, with a focus on accuracy and grammar, are required.
The ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment is required.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and co-workers are required.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive litigation support to multiple attorneys while 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 and 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.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with iManage is a plus but is not required.
O’Hagan Meyer LLC, a national law firm, has an opening for a full-time litigation Legal Assistant in its Newport Beach, California office. Successful candidates will have 3-5+ years of experience in a law firm environment and must have labor and employment litigation experience.
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.
Required Skills
· 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.
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.
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: $65K-$90K
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
Wellness Resources
Why Join our Firm?
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Opportunities for professional growth and skill development