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.

• · 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.

• · 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. 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.

• · 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