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McGuireWoods LLP · 6 hours ago

Legal Administrative Assistant

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

McGuireWoods LLP is one of the world’s leading law firms, providing legal solutions since 1834. They are seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support associates with various legal and administrative tasks within their litigation practice area.

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Hiring Manager

Emily Reed

Responsibilities

Prepares, edits and formats legal documents and correspondence

Assembles exhibits and hearing binders; prepares document productions; schedules depositions

Manages documents: uploads documents to e-rooms and the DMS; scan, saves to DMS and distribute matter-related hard copy correspondence, court and agency filings; maintains pleading and document indices when appropriate

Organizes and maintains case files, retrieves case files, and prepares files for closing in accordance with Records Department procedures

Communicates with clients, vendors, courts, agencies and firm personnel in a professional manner via telephone, email and in person

Participates as part of a team of Practice Assistants providing coverage and/or backup coverage as needed

Qualification

Litigation assistant experienceE-filingTime entry softwareBilling softwareExpense reimbursement softwareTeam playerCommunicationAttention to detailSelf-starter

Required

3-5 years of litigation assistant experience

Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a different location than the people supported and part of a team environment

Ability to think clearly, react positively and evaluate situations to determine appropriate action and act decisively under pressure

Ability to proactively identify opportunities to assist team and those the team supports

Must be highly organized, strong team player, possess good communication and attention to detail skills, and be a self-starter

Preferred

Preferred experience in e-filing, time entry and billing software (Elite), and expense reimbursement software (ChromeRiver)

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Hybrid remote option

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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