Legal Assistant

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O’Hagan MeyerLegal
New York, New York, United StatesFull-TimeMiddle
Salary61,000 - 115,000 USD per year
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Job Details

Experience
3+ years
Required Skills
Microsoft Office

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Previous iManage experience preferred but not required.

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 and manage travel and expense reimbursements.
  • Assist with discovery and trial support, including document production and exhibit preparation.
  • Create and maintain filing systems and databases to ensure accurate data retrieval.
  • Maintain and monitor litigation calendars, including deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates.
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