McGuireWoods LLP · 23 hours ago
Legal Practice Assistant
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expMcGuireWoods LLP is one of the world’s leading law firms, providing legal solutions since 1834. They are seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys with various legal and administrative tasks, including document management, calendaring, and client inquiries.
ConsultingLegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Assemble exhibits and hearing binders; prepare document productions; schedule depositions
Coordinate mailings, deliveries, copy jobs, and legal/court (paper and electronic) filings where appropriate
Respond to general client inquires, which may be billable or non-billable, and meet client requests and expectations in a timely and consistent manner (e.g., document revisions, scanning records to PDF, applying naming conventions to file, photocopying, etc.)
Assist with new business intake process (submitting conflict checks, drafting file opening requests, drafting engagement letters)
Maintain an organized system for physical files including intake, retention, retrieval, and transfer of records
Prepare, edit, and format legal document shells and correspondence. Generate document comparison reports
Organize and maintain case files, retrieve case files, and prepare files for closing in accordance with Records Department procedures
Make travel arrangements as required
Enter attorneys’ time into the time management system accurately and as needed; verify client/matter numbers and practice codes
Manage attorney calendars, email traffic, phone calls, and mail
Qualification
Required
3+ years of litigation assistant experience
3+ years of experience in a legal environment
Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor with the ability to work under pressure and in a detailed, deadline-driven environment
Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, strong word processing ability, and strong proof-reading skills desired
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Possess a high degree of flexibility and ability to adapt to changing needs
Preferred
Some knowledge of transactional law preferred
Benefits
Excellent benefits
Hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance
Company
McGuireWoods LLP
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.
1001-5000 employees
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