Full-Time
Legal Assistant
O'Hagan Meyer
Compensation Overview
$57k - $70k/yr
Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
The role is in-office in Downtown Chicago initially, with the possibility of transitioning to a hybrid work week.
Bachelor's
Category
 Legal (1) |
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Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience.
- Two to five or more years of prior experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or in a related litigation role.
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Odyssey, PACER, and electronic court filing systems.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the 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 preparing, reviewing, and filing 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 legal documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.
- Coordinate with legal experts and serve as a liaison for all involved parties.
- Schedule and prepare materials for court appearances.
- Assist attorneys with 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 formatting appellate and other complex litigation briefs, including preparing tables of contents and authorities.