Legal Assistant (3+)

O'Hagan Meyer • Full-time • $65k - $85k / year • 1d ago

O'Hagan Meyer LLC, a national law firm, has an opening for a full-time Legal Assistant in its Seattle, WA office. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience and must be familiar with Labor Employment and other fields of law. This will be full-time, hybrid role.

Responsibilities

· Provide administrative support to lawyers in the preparation, review and filing of legal documents such as briefs, appeals, complaints, answers, etc.

· Conduct thorough case research pertaining to ongoing lawsuits.

· Communicate with clients on various aspects of case proceedings.

· Locate, develop, and manage all case relevant information.

· Draft and proofread legal documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.

· Coordinate with legal experts and serve as a liaison for all parties involved.

· Schedule and prepare materials for court appearances.

· Assist attorneys in case preparation by creating and maintaining organizational systems for each case.

· Assist attorneys with trial preparation, develop trial exhibits, and review/organize documents for trial discovery.

· Maintain attorney schedules and calendars.

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience
Prior work experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or related role in litigation
Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols
Experience in formatting briefs and generating TOCs and TOAs in Word
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Washington state court e-filing systems, PACER and CM/ECF filing systems
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
Experience using iManage a plus

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.

Salary based on experience and includes an exceptional benefit package.

Salary range: $65K-$85K

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