Legal Assistant (2-5+) at O'Hagan Meyer in Chicago, IL

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 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.