Legal Assistant (2-5+)

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer LLC, a litigation law firm, is 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 a full-time, hybrid position in Downtown Chicago where the first 90 days are in-office, until transitioning to hybrid work week. 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 parties involved. - Schedule and prepare materials for court appearances. - Assist attorneys in case prepar...