Legal Assistant, 5+

O'Hagan Meyer

Legal Assistant supporting litigation attorneys at O'Hagan Meyer’s Chicago law firm. Preparing legal documents, researching cases, managing files, and assisting with court and trial preparation.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $57,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal document preparation, case research, and client communication while maintaining exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficient in electronic filing procedures and familiar with legal protocols and confidentiality rules.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Document PreparationCase ResearchClient CommunicationMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyElectronic Filing Procedures

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Hard Skills

Legal Document DraftingLitigation SupportCase ManagementTrial PreparationLegal Research

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailMultitaskingWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Tools & Technologies

OdysseyPacerECF Filing Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal CertificateBachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

LitigationLegal ProceduresClient ConfidentialityIllinois District CourtsFederal Courts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative support to lawyers in the preparation, review and filing of legal documents such as briefs, appeals, complaints, and answers
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 and organize documents for trial discovery
Maintain attorney schedules and calendars
Format appellate and other complex litigation briefs, including preparing tables of contents and authorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify
Must understand electronic filing procedures in Illinois District and Federal Courts

Benefits

Comp & perks

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