Legal Assistant (1-5 years)

O'Hagan Meyer LLC, a national law firm, is seeking a full-time litigation Legal Assistant for its downtown Los Angeles, California office. Successful candidates will have 1-5 years of experience in a law firm environment, with familiarity in labor and employment or commercial litigation 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 one year of experience as a legal secretary/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. iManage experience is 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.

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday through Friday, with the possibility of some overtime.
• After 90 days of training, employees may be eligible for hybrid work.

Pay

$60,000 - $80,000 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