Overview

McGuireWoods LLP has an opening for a Litigation Practice Assistant in our Los Angeles, Downtown office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting litigation attorneys and will have some experience with transactional law. The assistant should possess technical proficiency with Excel, have a keen attention to detail, be highly organized, be able to manage a high volume of filings, and have strong interpersonal skills.

McGuireWoods LLP is a major U.S. law firm with offices in the United States and Europe. Tracing the firm's roots back to 1834, McGuireWoods has a long history of growth through mergers with predecessor firms in existing markets, as well as client-centered expansion into new markets. Working with clients to develop these strategies, the firm has kept pace with its clients changing needs -- and helping them meet their goals. This has been the firm's philosophy for more than 175 years, and it continues to direct endeavors as the firm looks toward the future. For more information, please visit www.mcguirewoods.com. California residents have special rights with respect to personal information. If you are a California resident applying for a position at McGuireWoods, our statement describes your rights and personal information the firm collects.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, edits and formats legal documents, including closing documents, signature pages and binders.
• Coordinate mailings, deliveries, copy jobs, and court (paper and electronic) filings where appropriate.
• Prepare, edit and format legal document shells and correspondence.
• 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.
• Manage signature pages and exhibits.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Some knowledge of transactional law preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Possess a high degree of flexibility and ability to adapt to changing needs.

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