Legal Assistant

O'Hagan Meyer•Alexandria, VA

4d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

O’Hagan Meyer is looking for an organized and professional litigation Legal Assistant to join our Alexandria, VA office. This individual will provide vital assistance to a team of 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 State and Federal Courts. This will be in office 5 days a week.

Requirements

Organized and professional
Detail-oriented
Proficient in legal terminology
Understands the electronic filing procedures in State and Federal Courts

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. 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