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McGuireWoods LLP · 1 day ago

Legal Practice Assistant

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

McGuireWoods LLP is a leading law firm seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to join their New York office. The role involves supporting a litigation practice by managing various administrative tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in a high-volume environment.

ConsultingLegalProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Molly Munson

Responsibilities

Prepare exhibits, hearing binders, document productions, and schedule depositions

Handle mailings, deliveries, copying, and legal/court filings (paper and electronic) as needed

Respond to client inquiries promptly, addressing document revisions, scanning, file naming, photocopying, and other requests (billable and non-billable)

Support new business intake, including conflict checks, drafting file opening requests, and preparing engagement letters

Maintain organized physical and electronic file systems, including intake, retention, retrieval, and closure per Records Department procedures

Draft, edit, and format legal documents and correspondence; generate document comparison reports

Manage attorney calendars, emails, phone calls, mail, and make travel arrangements

Enter and verify attorney time entries in the time management system accurately

Qualification

Litigation experienceE-filing experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyNotary PublicInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsAdaptability

Required

5+ years of litigation experience in a legal environment

Must have prior experience with e-filing in both state and federal courts

Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure, deadline-driven settings while managing multiple tasks

Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor

Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced word processing and proofreading skills

Highly organized, with excellent planning abilities and adaptability to changing priorities

Preferred

Notary Public

Benefits

Hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance

Company

McGuireWoods LLP

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McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has earned the loyalty of its many longstanding clients with deep and broad legal experience; a passion for understanding their businesses and markets; innovative delivery of practical, business-minded solutions; and unmatched service.

Founded in 1834

Richmond, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.mcguirewoods.com

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