O'Hagan Meyer

Defends businesses in lawsuits and workplace disputes

Legal Assistant 7

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWoodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA, USA$75k - $95k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

Strong knowledge of California and federal court rules and procedures.
At least three years of experience working as a legal secretary or assistant in a law firm.
Proficiency in ECF filings and other court filing procedures.
Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including creating tables, bookmarking, and styling documents.
Strong proofreading and editing abilities, with a focus on accuracy and grammar.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and co-workers.

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; provide 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

Familiarity with labor and employment or commercial litigation.
iManage experience.

Legal Assistant (7+)

O'Hagan Meyer · Woodland Hills, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-17

Salary: USD 75,000–95,000

Workplace: hybrid

Department: Support Staff - West Coast

Description

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.

O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, 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: 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

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About the Company

O'Hagan Meyer

Defends businesses in lawsuits and workplace disputes

O'Hagan Meyer defends businesses, nonprofit organizations and their leaders in lawsuits, with labor and employment law at the center of its practice. Its lawyers handle commercial disputes and professional liability claims as well as workplace cases, advising clients before disputes reach court and representing them through trial and appeal. The firm also advises on corporate transactions, intellectual property and insurance coverage, so clients use it for ongoing business advice as well as contested matters. Its work spans both individual claims and class actions, where one lawsuit addresses the claims of a wider group. Founded in 2006, O'Hagan Meyer is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2006

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