McGuireWoods LLP · 16 hours ago
Practice Assistant
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expMcGuireWoods LLP is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support their Seattle area attorneys. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation support and will be responsible for managing a variety of tasks that require accuracy and efficiency, including document preparation and client inquiries.
ConsultingLegalProfessional Services
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
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 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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