What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Practice Assistant position at McGuireWoods LLP?
Overview
McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support our Seattle area attorneys. The ideal candidate will have a strong background supporting a litigation practice and proven experience handling a high volume of time-sensitive tasks with accuracy and efficiency. This role requires a proactive, team-oriented professional who is dedicated to providing exceptional client service.
Salary Range: $58,100-$128,618
McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.
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.
Qualifications
- 5 years of litigation experience in a legal environment.
- Notary Public preferred.
- 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.
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Salary : $58,100 - $128,618