O’Hagan Meyer LLC 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, calendaring, managing case files, scheduling, and management of firm satellite office. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient in legal terminology, understands the electronic filing procedures in Illinois District and Federal Courts, and highly proficient in various software platforms and working independently in a fast-paced environment. This will be full-time, in-office in Park Ridge, IL, with some occasion overtime and weekend hours.

Description:

·       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 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.

·       Other projects and tasks as assigned.