Legal Assistant

O’Hagan Meyer LLC, a national law firm, has an opening for a full-time litigation Legal Assistant in its downtown Los Angeles, California office. Successful candidates will have 1-5 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

1-5 years of experience in a law firm environment; Strong knowledge of California and Federal court rules and procedures; Minimum of one year 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; 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

Nice to have

Familiarity with labor and employment or commercial litigation is preferred; iManage experience a plus but not required

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