Legal Assistant (5+)

O'Hagan Meyer•Chicago, IL

5d•$57,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an organized and professional Legal Assistant to join our law firm. This individual will provide vital assistance to attorneys by handling case-related tasks, preparing a variety of legal documentation, and managing case files. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient in legal terminology, and understands the electronic filing procedures in Illinois District and Federal Courts. This will be full-time, in-office in Downtown Chicago with the possibility of transitioning into a hybrid work week.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience
2-5+ 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, Odyssey, Pacer and 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with formatting appellate and other complex litigation briefs, including preparing tables of contents and authorities, is a plus.

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 legal documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.
Coordinate with legal experts and serve as a liaison for all involved parties.
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.