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O’Hagan Meyer

Legal Assistant

RemoteUnited States only
Published
Experience
Mid
Employment
Full-time
$61k–$115k/yr
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No BS summary

Full-time remote litigation Legal Assistant for a New York City law office. Needs 3+ years as a legal assistant/secretary or similar litigation role, court e-filing knowledge, and Microsoft Office/Adobe Acrobat/NYSCEF/Pacer/ECF proficiency.

Core skills

NYSCEFPacerECF Filing Systems

Required skills

Microsoft OfficeAdobe Acrobat

Optional skills

iManage

What you'll do

  • 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

What they require

  • Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience
  • 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
  • Preferred: Previous iManage experience preferred but not required
  • Prior remote work
  • 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

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
Legal
$61k–$115k/yr