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About the Role

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant for their New York City office. This role provides vital support to attorneys by managing case-related tasks, preparing legal documentation, and handling case files. The position requires proficiency in legal terminology and electronic court filing procedures.

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, including preparing, submitting, and tracking 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 for accurate and efficient data retrieval.
• Maintain and monitor litigation calendars, including deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of prior work experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or related role in litigation.
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, NYSCEF, Pacer and ECF Filing Systems.
• Previous iManage experience preferred but not required.
• Prior remote work experience.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of client confidentiality rules.

Skills

• Legal terminology
• Electronic filing procedures in State and Federal Courts
• Microsoft Office suite
• Adobe Acrobat
• NYSCEF
• Pacer
• ECF Filing Systems
• iManage (preferred)

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• Full-time
• Remote

Experience Level

• 3+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree
• Paralegal Certificate
• Equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

• $61,000 to $115,000

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

About the Company

• O’Hagan Meyer is a law firm.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.