McGuireWoods LLP
Overview
McGuireWoods LLP has an opening for a Legal Practice Assistant in our D.C. office. Support includes assisting attorneys with legal and administrative tasks such as time entry/billing, calendaring, travel arrangements, opening and closing of files, meeting/conference scheduling, document management, e-filing in both state and federal courts, and other special projects. Responsibilities Manage document revisions, agreements and other filing/legal documents. Coordinate mailings, deliveries, copy jobs, and court (paper and electronic) filings where appropriate. Prepare, edit and format legal document shells and correspondence. Transactional practices: prepare closing documents, signature pages, and binders. Litigation practices: assemble exhibits and hearing binders; prepare document productions; schedule depositions. 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. Qualifications Requires high school diploma or GED and 3-5 years of legal assistant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 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 proofreading 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. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services Additional job postings, locations, and salary history listed in the original description have been removed to keep the posting focused on the role and its requirements.
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McGuireWoods LLP has an opening for a Legal Practice Assistant in our D.C. office. Support includes assisting attorneys with legal and administrative tasks such as time entry/billing, calendaring, travel arrangements, opening and closing of files, meeting/conference scheduling, document management, e-filing in both state and federal courts, and other special projects. Responsibilities Manage document revisions, agreements and other filing/legal documents. Coordinate mailings, deliveries, copy jobs, and court (paper and electronic) filings where appropriate. Prepare, edit and format legal document shells and correspondence. Transactional practices: prepare closing documents, signature pages, and binders. Litigation practices: assemble exhibits and hearing binders; prepare document productions; schedule depositions. 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. Qualifications Requires high school diploma or GED and 3-5 years of legal assistant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 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 proofreading 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. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services Additional job postings, locations, and salary history listed in the original description have been removed to keep the posting focused on the role and its requirements.
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